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Characteristics of Poiseuille Flow in a Divided Channel

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

M. Zamir  and
S.E. Camiletti
M. Zamir
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Western Ontario
S.E. Camiletti
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Western Ontario
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Summary

The problem considered is that of Poiseuille flow in a two dimensional channel impinging on a flat plate placed symmetrically between the two channel walls so as to bifurcate the channel into two equal branches. The results of a theoretical study of the problem are presented and analysed to portray in full details the characteristics of the flow before and after the bifurcation point. In particular the effects of the flow divider on the flow near the channel walls and the effects of the channel walls on the flow near the flow divider are examined.

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Research Article
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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 33 , Issue 1 , February 1982 , pp. 59 - 72
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1982

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