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Velocity and vorticity distributions in periodic separating laminar flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 April 2006

D. S. Mathioulakis  and
D. P. Telionis
D. S. Mathioulakis
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
D. P. Telionis
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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Abstract

Steady and unsteady velocity components over a backward-facing circular arc are measured by laser-Doppler velocimetry. A periodic disturbance is added to the mean flow and the response of unsteady separation is investigated. Special attention is given to the distribution and the flux of vorticity.

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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 184 , November 1987 , pp. 303 - 333
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© 1987 Cambridge University Press

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