A model of the turbulent burst phenomenon: Fully developed transitional turbulent flow between parallel plates

L. C. Thomas, H. M. Kadry

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Abstract

An analysis is presented for fully developed transitional turbulent flow between parallel plates that features the use of a turbulent burst model for the important wall region. Model closure is accomplished by the specification of the mean burst frequency and, for moderate to high Reynolds numbers, by matching with a classical eddy viscosity model for the turbulent core. Predictions obtained for friction factor and mean velocity distribution are compared with experimental data for fully developed transitional turbulent flow in a channel with large aspect ratio. Predictions are also developed for the eddy viscosity within the wall region for transitional turbulent conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)697-703
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME
Volume49
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1982

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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