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An analytical investigation of turbulent flow over a wavy boundary

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Knight, Doyle D. (1974) An analytical investigation of turbulent flow over a wavy boundary. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/T9PD-TM13. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09242010-151736905

Abstract

The linearized, two-dimensional flow of an incompressible fully turbulent fluid over a sinusoidal boundary is solved using the method of matched asymptotic expansions in the limit of vanishing skin friction. A phenomenological turbulence model due to Saffman (1970, 1974) is utilized to incorporate the effects of the wavy boundary on the turbulence structure. Arbitrary lowest order wave speed is allowed in order to consider both the stationary wavy wall, and the water wave moving with arbitrary positive or negative velocity. Good agreement is found with measured tangential velocity profiles and surface normal stress coefficients. The phase shift of the surface normal stress exhibits correct qualitative behavior with both positive and negative wave speeds, although predicted values are low.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Aeronautics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Saffman, Philip G.
Group:GALCIT
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:10 May 1974
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:09242010-151736905
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09242010-151736905
DOI:10.7907/T9PD-TM13
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:6054
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Dan Anguka
Deposited On:24 Sep 2010 22:34
Last Modified:21 Dec 2019 03:04

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