Computation of the Eigenvalues for Perturbations of Poiseuille Flow Using a Two-Point Boundary Value Method.
Abstract
The decay rates are computed for stationary perturbations of Poiseuille flow in channels and pipes. The decay rates are found by solving eigenvalue problems of ordinary differential equations, where the eigenvalues give the rate of decay for the perturbation. A two-point boundary value method is used to compute the eigenvalues yielding efficient and accurate calculations. For the channel flow problem, the results are in agreement with previous calculations however, the problem of determining the rate of decay for a fluid motion in a pipe has not been considered before. For the Stokes problem in a pipe the eigenvalues, governing the rate of decay, are complex. Computations are carried out for small and moderate Reynolds numbers, also high Reynolds number computations were done to show the effectiveness of this method. Keywords: Navier Stokes; Eignevalue problem; Poiseuille flow; Reynolds number; Asymptotic.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA193479
Entities
People
- Gerardo A. Ache
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison