Mixed convection in radial flow between horizontal plates - I. Numerical simulations

Helmar Van Santen, Chris R. Kleijn, Harry E.A. Van Den Akker

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Abstract

A forced radially outward flow with secondary, buoyancy induced convection has been studied numerically in an axisymmetric geometry, consisting of two differentially heated, horizontal, coaxial, circular plates with a diameter of 25 times their mutual spacing. A forced laminar flow is supplied through the centre of the upper plate. The onset of thermal instability, leading to axisymmetric and three-dimensional rolls, has been determined as a function of the Reynolds, Prandtl and Rayleigh numbers. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1523-1535
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Volume43
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2000
Externally publishedYes

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