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The linear stability of oscillatory Poiseuille flow in channels and pipes

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posted on 2023-05-18, 15:51 authored by Thomas, C, Andrew BassomAndrew Bassom, Blennerhassett, PJ, Davies, C
The linear stability of confined, periodic, parallel fluid flows is examined. The flow fields considered consist of a steady pressure gradient-driven velocity field combined with a purely oscillatory component generated by either an oscillatory pressure gradient or by harmonically oscillating bounding surfaces. Plane channel and circular pipe geometries are studied and all possible combinations of the steady and oscillatory flow components investigated. Neutral stability curves and critical conditions for instability are computed for a selection of steady–unsteady velocity ratios, channel half-widths and pipe radii. The results obtained confirm previous investigations into the effects of small amounts of periodic modulation on the linear stability of the underlying steady flow, but provide much more comprehensive information on the linear stability regions of unsteady parallel flows in channels and pipes.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the Royal Society of London A

Volume

467

Issue

2133

Pagination

2643-2662

ISSN

1364-5021

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Royal Soc London

Place of publication

6 Carlton House Terrace, London, England, Sw1Y 5Ag

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© 2011 The Royal Society

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