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and error aspects which are less prominent in other studies. Logically,
our study goes on with some basic examples of effective applications of
the methods we have presented and implemented (MATLAB).
The book contains examples and practical applications from fluid dy-
namics and hydraulics that were treated numerically and computation-
ally — most of them having attached working programs. The inviscid
and viscous, incompresible fluids are considered; practical applications

have important theoretical outcomes.
Our study is not extended to real compresible fluid dynamics, or to
turbulence phenomena. The attached MATLAB 6 programs are con-
ceived to facilitate understanding of the algorithms, without optimizing
intentions.
Through the above mentioned aspects, our study is intended to be an

invitation to a more complete search: it starts with the formulation and
study of mathematical models of fluid dynamics, continues with analysis
of numerical solving methods and ends with computer simulation of the
mentioned phenomena.
As for the future, we hope to extend our study and to present a new
more complete edition, taking into account constructive suggestions and

observations from interested readers.
We cannot end this short presentation without expressing our grat-
itude to our families who have supported us in creating this work in
such a short time, by offering us peace and by acquitting us from our
everyday duties.

The authors