Particles migration in laminar boundary layer flow

The behavior of a suspension of neutrally buoyant solid particles in the moderate relative velocity region (close to the leading edge) in a laminar boundary layer along a flat plate, is investigated. The velocity fields of both the fluid and the solid particles and the density distribution of the solid particles are simultaneously obtained by the use of the Laser-Doppler technique.It is shown that in this longitudinal region of the two-phase suspension boundary layer, the solid particles which initially lead the fluid decelerate as they move downstream, until at a certain vertical distance they lag the fluid. Clearly defined one-way transverse migration of particles directed away from the plate is characteristic of this region.     

Dispersed phase motion in laminar boundary layer flow over a wedge

The motion of a dispersed phase in the laminar boundary layer on a wedge is considered with allowance for the effect of not only the Stokes force, which coincides in direction with the flow velocity, but also the transverse force (Saffman force) resulting from the transverse nonuniforrnity of the flow over the individual particle [1–3].Translated from Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No.6, pp. 34–42, November–December, 1993.In conclusion, the authors wishes to thank S. V. Manuilovich for assisting with the numerical calculations.     

Theory of laminar boundary layer separation in supersonic flow

A method of calculation is constructed for the Navier-Stokes equations using asymptotic expansions for high Reynolds numbers and matching techniques to join solutions (for example, [1]). The equations and boundary conditions for the first approximation, the method, and the results of numerical integration for the region lying above the separation point, including the separation point as well, are presented. A comparison is made with experimental data, and corrections corresponding to the second approximation are estimated. On the basis of these results, the limits of applicability of the approximate theories that utilize the boundary layer equations are discussed.     

Unsteady boundary layer flow due to a stretching surface in a rotating fluid

The induced unsteady flow due to a stretching surface in a rotating fluid, where the unsteadiness is caused by the suddenly stretched surface is studied in this paper. After a similarity transformation, the unsteady Navier–Stokes equations have been solved numerically using the Keller-box method. Also, the perturbation solution for small times as well as the asymptotic solution for large times, when the flow becomes steady, has been obtained. It is found that there is a smooth transition from the small time solution to the large time or steady state solution.     

The effect of variable properties on laminar boundary layer flow

The influence of temperature dependent fluid properties on laminar boundary layer flows is examined for wedge flows (Falkner-Skan). An asymptotic expansion for small heat transfer rates is applied under the boundary conditionsT _w= const andq _w=const. Linear deviations from the zero order solution (constant properties) can be given in a form known as the property ratio method. As a consequence this method is no longer an empirical one.     

A Dorodnitsyn finite element formulation for laminar boundary layer flow

The Dorodnitsyn boundary later formulation is given a finite element interpretation and found to generate very accurate and economical solutions when combined with an implicit, non-iterative marching scheme in the downstream direction. The algorithm is of order (Δ²u, Δx) whether linear or quadratic elements are used across the boundary layer. Solutions are compared with a Dorodnitsyn spectral formulation and a conventional finite difference formulation for three Falkner-Skan pressure gradient cases and the flow over a circular cylinder. With quadratic elements the Dorodnitsyn finite element formulation is approximately five times more efficient than the conventional finite difference formulation.     

Vortex structure in laminar boundary layers on a concave wall

Naturally occurring Görtler vortices have been investigated, using laser anemometry, in the laminar concave-surface boundary layers of water channels with 90° bends. Distributions of streamwise and spanwise velocities are presented, supported by flow visualization. Amplification was found to cease at Görtler numbers in the region of 9, followed by increasing distortion and spanwise wandering of the vortices. Development of a vortex system from an imposed disturbance has also been predicted by numerical computations.     

Reynolds analogy in a dusty laminar boundary layer

The nonisothermal Blasius problem for a gas suspension is considered on the basis of the equations of a quasiequilibrium two-phase laminar boundary layer [1–3]. Approximate analytical expressions are obtained for the friction and heat transfer coefficients and their region of applicability is estimated; the Reynolds analogy between friction and convective heat transfer processes [4] is extended to the case of a dusty quasiequilibrium laminar boundary layer. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 6, pp. 160–162, November–December, 1986.     

Visco-elastic boundary layer flow past a stretching plate with suction and heat transfer

In this paper the study of visco-elastic (Walters' liquid B model) flow past a stretching plate with suction is considered. Exact solutions of the boundary layer equations of motion and energy are obtained. The expressions for the coefficient of skin friction and of boundary layer thickness are obtained.     

Similarity conditions for heat transfer in incompressible two-dimensional laminar boundary layer flow

Summary Similarity conditions are presented for the solution of some problems of heat transfer in incompressible two-dimensional boundary layer flow. The treatment holds for forced convection as well as for free convection. For free convection no a priori restriction is made with respect to geometry or temperature distribution of the solid surface. For forced convection the treatment is restricted to uniform bulk flow parallel to a flat surface of non-uniform temperature or heat flux. The results are summarized in some tables that facilitate comparison with older work.     

Viscoelastic MHD flow boundary layer over a stretching surface with viscous and ohmic dissipations

In this study the momentum and heat transfer characteristics in an incompressible electrically conducting viscoelastic boundary layer fluid flow over a linear stretching sheet are considered. Highly non-linear momentum and thermal boundary layer equations are reduced to set of nonlinear ordinary differential equations by appropriate transformation.     

Equations of laminar boundary layer in a two-phase medium

The motion of a two-phase medium in which the carrier component has low viscosity is considered. The equations obtained in [1], to which the viscous stress tensor in the fluid is added, are used. The boundary layer method [2] makes it possible to obtain asymptotic equations for the wall region. These equations have different forms depending on the characteristic values of the dimensionless determining parameters.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 1, pp. 51–60, January–February, 1979.I thank A. N. Kraiko for discussing the work.     

Theory of detachment of a laminar boundary layer

In this paper, we investigate the structure of the flow that arises in the case of uniformly distributed injection from a plane permeable surface, under conditions that ensure a transition from a flow in a boundary layer to a detached flow including a mixing layer and a region of inviscid wall flow.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 6, pp. 16–20, November–December, 1987.The author thanks V. Ya. Neiland for his discussion of the results and valuable advice.