An Averaging Approach to the Theory of Two-phase Flows,
Abstract
An approach to two-phase media is proposed and investigated. The approach is based on the application of an averaging process to the balance laws of continuum mechanics appropriately generalized to account for the interface between the phases. Principles which may be useful in a general theory of constitutive equations for two-phase media are mentioned and constitutive equations for fluid-like media are proposed. The equations of motion are applied to three situations: fluidized beds, foams, and turbulent sediment transport. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0752159
Entities
People
- Donald A. Drew
- Lee A. Segel
Organizations
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute