Transition and Transport in Turbomachinery
Abstract
The interaction of discrete and continuous Orr-Sommerfeld modes in a boundary layer is studied by computer simulation. The discrete mode is an unstable Tollmein-Schlichting wave. The continuous modes generate jet-like disturbances inside the boundary layer. Either mode alone does not cause transition to turbulence; however, the interaction between them does. The continuous mode jets distort the discrete modes, producing Lambda shaped vortices. Breakdown to turbulence is subsequent. The lateral spacing of the Lambda's is sometimes the same as that of the wavelength continuous modes, sometimes it differs, depending on the ratio of wavelength to boundary layer thickness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA562553
Entities
People
- Paul A. Durbin
Organizations
- Iowa State University