ISSN:
1089-7666
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
The stability of the channel flow of two fluids of different viscosities with a mixed layer in between is demonstrated to be qualitatively different from both interface dominated flows and stratified flows. More important, this flow displays unexpected changes in stability when the mixed layer overlaps the critical layer of the disturbance: this feature can be exploited for flow control. When these layers are distinct, the flow is mildly destabilized when the less viscous fluid is in the outer region. When the layers overlap, however, there is an order of magnitude stabilization of the flow. The reverse occurs when the more viscous fluid is in the outer region. This behavior may be explained by the balance of stresses in the critical layer. © 2001 American Institute of Physics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1329651
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