International Conference on Drag Reduction.
Abstract
This report summarizes the principal papers of the Conference, covering a wide range of topics, such as: Theory of polymeric drag reduction; tests of proposed correlations and scaling theory; polymer degradation; effects of surfactants, fibers, sediments, and compliant surfaces; applications to hydrofoils, turbomachinery, flow measurement, jets; shear stress reduction in blood flow. The writer cites reasons for caution in any extrapolations with theoretically-based drag-reduction formulas, and discusses the controversy as to whether this reduction is time-scale or length-scale dependent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 12, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006784
Entities
People
- Albert D. Wood
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research