In the second part, we study edge states, i.e. the flow that is confined to the separatrix between laminar and turbulent states, in the ASBL, a flow that is a physically correct prototype for a ...

The book “Turbulent Flow and Boundary Layer Theory: Selected Topics and Solved Problems ” is focused on the outgrowth of our several years of teaching postgraduate courses in mechanical ...

Abstract Experimental techniques for imaging laminar-turbulent transition of boundary layers using IR thermography are presented for both flight and wind tunnel test environments. A brief overview of ...

Boundary layer transition is the process by which a laminar boundary layer becomes turbulent, due to disturbances or instabilities in the flow.

This paper introduces an innovative approach that melds numerical integration with data-driven techniques to tackle the intricate challenge of laminar boundary layer flow. The focal point is the ...

* Blasius Equation: A classic solution for the laminar boundary layer flow over a flat plate. * Polhausen Equation: A method for analyzing heat transfer in laminar boundary layers. Key objectives: * ...

There are two main types of fluid flow - laminar flow, in which the fluid flows smoothly in layers, and turbulent flow, which is characterised by chaotic motion and large amounts of mixing. In ...

One way to make flying more ecologically efficient is to shift the change from laminar to turbulent boundary layer flow as far downstream as possible. This change from laminar to turbulent flow is ...

Transition – from laminar to turbulent One way to make flying more ecologically efficient is to shift the change from laminar to turbulent boundary layer flow as far downstream as possible. This ...