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Finite amplitude instability of second-order fluids in plane Poiseuille flow.The hydrodynamic stability of plane Poiseuille flow of second-order fluids to finite amplitude disturbances is examined using the method of Stuart and Watson as extended by Reynolds and Potter. For slightly non-Newtonian fluids subcritical instabilities are predicted. No supercritical equilibrium states are expected if the entire spectrum of disturbance wavelengths is present. Possible implications with respect to the Toms phenomenon are discussed.
Document ID
19720041399
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mcintire, L. V.
Lin, C. H.
(Rice University Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 28, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Fluid Mechanics
Volume: 52
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics
Accession Number
72A25065
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-659
CONTRACT_GRANT: NIH-5-SO4-RR-06136-04
Distribution Limits
Public
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