Magnetohydrodynamic Pipe Flow with Laminar Separation.
Abstract
A new solution is found from the M. H. D. pipe flow equations which exhibits the reverse flow phenomenon when the Hartmann number exceeds a certain critical value. The reverse flow region separates from the wall of the channel at a second higher Hartmann number, and the variation of the critical Hartmann number with changes in geometry of the boundary is discussed numerically. The induced magnetic field also demonstrates a similar phenomenon and changes its direction after the fluid velocity changes sign. The flow is also discussed in relation to its expansion in terms of the Hartmann number. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0748766
Entities
People
- K. B. Ranger
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison