On the Kudryashov-Sinelshchikov equation for waves in bubbly liquids

A nonlinear evolution equation for wave propagation in bubbly liquids, taking into account viscosity and heat transfer, has been derived by Kudryashov and Sinelshchikov. In the case of no dissipation the authors have provided analytical solutions representing undistorted waves. These results are cast into a simpler form and studied in more detail. In addition to the wave profiles the corresponding phase curves are presented. Depending on some parameter the solutions represent solitary or periodic waves. Some of the periodic waves exhibit peaks or cusps. From the periodic waves a new type of “meandering” solutions is constructed.