Two-Dimensional Compressible Vortex Analysis.
Hubble, Andrew.
2015
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Abstract: With the
introduction of bivelocity in 2004, new models for the prediction of Maxwellian,
compressible micro-channel flows have recently been developed. This thesis utilizes a
non-kinetic method to explore an analytic prediction of two-dimensional velocity
profiles of steady and transient, unbounded, compressible vortex flows. This bivelocity
hydrodynamic model is compared to the ... read moretraditional analytical solutions of the
Navier-Stokes Fourier (NSF), Boltzmann, and Burnett equations, as well as to Mandella's
1987 experiments in compressible vorticies, highlighting the stark contrasts between
these models. While definitive convergence has yet to be obtained, the bivelocity
approach has shown promise in resolving these issues. The importance of these bivelocity
addition provides a clean explanation for the poor analytic correlations to experimental
data previously attempted. While further investigation is required, bivelocity
definitively improves upon the current
models.
Thesis (M.S.)--Tufts University, 2015.
Submitted to the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
Advisor: Behrouz Abedian.
Committee: Jeffrey Guasto, and Bruce Boghosian.
Keyword: Mechanical engineering.read less - ID:
- sn00b885s
- Component ID:
- tufts:21440
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