Publisher's Synopsis
This book covers leading-edge research in a cross-section of fields centring on engineering applications including current research data on large-eddy simulation of turbulent natural convection flows; using high performance computing to model levees; surface modification of carbon black by plasma polymerisation for enhanced compatibility with elastomers; oxidation-assisted ultrasound desulfurisation of diesel fuels and development of a precise automatic riveting system using web-based monitoring and control.
