Magnetic fluids; engineering applications: By B.M. Berkovsky, V.F. Medvedev and M.S. Krakov. Oxford University Press, Oxford/New York (1993), 243 pp. Hardcover, $75.00. ISBN 0-19-856388-4

Abstract

Part 1 Manufacture of magnetic fluids composition of magnetic fluids manufacture of magnetic fluids with different ferrophases manufacture of different-base magnetic fluids. Part 2 Physical properties of magnetic fluids: equilibrium particle concentration in a ferrocolloid magnetization of magnetic fluids density of magnetic fluids viscosity of magnetic fluids validity of the non-interacting particles model for actual fluids heat conduction and heat capacity electrical characteristics of magnetic fluids acoustic characteristics optical properties forecast of magnetic fluid properties physical properties of the main components of magnetic fluids. Part 3 Dynamics of magnetic fluids in gravitational, thermal and magnetic fields: governing equations hydrostatics phenomena in non-isothermal magnetic fluids interfacial phenomena specific features in the dynamics of non-equilibrium magnetization magnetic fluids non-equilibrium magnetization problems and their statement hydrodynamic effects of non-equilibrium magnetization. Part 4 Magnetic fluids in chemical engineering: seals of shafts and rods magnetofluid lubricants supports, bearings, dampers and shock-absorbers. Part 5 Magnetic fluids as applied to technological processes: magnetohydrostatic separation of ores drag reduction and flow separation control heat transfer enhancement magnetic fluids in chemical technological processes. Part 6 Magnetic fluid-based devices and arrangements: sensors attenuating mechanisms printers acoustic radiators.