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The merging of two co-rotating vortices: a numerical study
Authors:Ch. Josserand  M. Rossi
Affiliation:aLaboratoire de Modélisation en Mécanique, Université de Paris VI, 4, place Jussieu, 75252 Paris cedex 05, France
Abstract:
The merging of two-dimensional co-rotating vortices is analysed through direct numerical simulations at large Reynolds numbers. It is shown how the Reynolds number affects each of the three phases that characterise this phenomenon. In the first phase, we examine the merging onset and focus on its definition. During the second rapid phase, the contributions of various flow regions upon the dynamics of a vortex are quantitatively studied. These regions are respectively the companion vortex, the filaments and an intermediate zone between vortices and filaments. The third phase is interpreted in terms of an advection diffusion process. Finally the final profile and circulation of the merged vortex is determined: the two thirds of the total circulation of the two initial vortices is contained in the newly formed vortex.
Keywords:Vortex   Merging   Numerics
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