On the use of entropy to predict boundary layer stability
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instance of: scholarly article
title: On the use of entropy to predict boundary layer stability
zbMATH Open document ID: 1130.76339
author: Ed. J. Walsha
author: Mark R. D. Daviesa
author: Donald M. McEligot
published in: Entropy
publication date: 2005-03-22T00:00:00Z
full work available at URL: e6040375.htm
review text: Summary: Boundary layer transition is a critical parameter in the design of fluid flow systems. This situation is due to the dramatic change in both entropy production and heat transfer that accompanies it. It is well recognized that many parameters affect the location of transition onset, however, no models exist which unify all these parameters. This paper presents a new hypothesis that the driving force of boundary layer transition onset is the entropy generation rate alone, with all other parameters being functions of this higher order quantity. At present this hypothesis is speculative, but encouraging since good compatibility is found with more established transition models.
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 76E05
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 76F06
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 80A20
zbMATH DE Number: 2148958
zbMATH Keywords: transition onset
zbMATH Keywords: entropy generation
MaRDI profile type: Publication
OpenAlex ID: W2107854406
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DOI: 10.3390/E6040375
description: scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2148958