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Numerical solutions for the compressible flow in a rapidly rotating cylinder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 April 2006

G. J. Dickinson  and
I. P. Jones
G. J. Dickinson
Affiliation:
Technical Department, BNFL, Capenhurst Works, Chester CH1 6ER
I. P. Jones
Affiliation:
Computer Science and Systems Division, A.E.R.E. Harwell, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORA
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Abstract

Numerical results are presented for the flow field in a rapidly rotating gas. These results are compared with the predictions of asymptotic theories, particularly those of Brouwers concerning viscous effects. The comparison shows that the effect of the viscous core is important and the extent of the different flow regimes is well predicted by the theory of Brouwers.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 107 , June 1981 , pp. 89 - 107
Copyright
© 1981 Cambridge University Press

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