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Parabolized stability equationsThe parabolized stability equations (PSE) are a new approach to analyze the streamwise evolution of single or interacting Fourier modes in weakly nonparallel flows such as boundary layers. The concept rests on the decomposition of every mode into a slowly varying amplitude function and a wave function with slowly varying wave number. The neglect of the small second derivatives of the slowly varying functions with respect to the streamwise variable leads to an initial boundary-value problem that can be solved by numerical marching procedures. The PSE approach is valid in convectively unstable flows. The equations for a single mode are closely related to those of the traditional eigenvalue problems for linear stability analysis. However, the PSE approach does not exploit the homogeneity of the problem and, therefore, can be utilized to analyze forced modes and the nonlinear growth and interaction of an initial disturbance field. In contrast to the traditional patching of local solutions, the PSE provide the spatial evolution of modes with proper account for their history. The PSE approach allows studies of secondary instabilities without the constraints of the Floquet analysis and reproduces the established experimental, theoretical, and computational benchmark results on transition up to the breakdown stage. The method matches or exceeds the demonstrated capabilities of current spatial Navier-Stokes solvers at a small fraction of their computational cost. Recent applications include studies on localized or distributed receptivity and prediction of transition in model environments for realistic engineering problems. This report describes the basis, intricacies, and some applications of the PSE methodology.
Document ID
19940029382
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Herbert, Thorwald
(DynaFlow, Inc. Columbus, OH., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD, Special Course on Progress in Transition Modelling
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Accession Number
94N33888
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: AF-AFOSR-0262-91
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-26602
CONTRACT_GRANT: F33615-90-C-3009
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-13513
CONTRACT_GRANT: N00014-90-J-1520
CONTRACT_GRANT: F49620-92-J-0271
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