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Non-linear theory of unstable plane Poiseuille flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 March 2006

E. H. Dowell
E. H. Dowell
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Princeton University
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Abstract

A theoretical study of plane Poiseuille flow is made using the full non-linear Navier-Stokes equations. The mathematical technique employed is to use a Fourier decomposition in the streamwise spatial variable, a Galerkin expansion in the lateral variable and numerical integration with respect to time. By retaining the non-linear terms, the limit cycle oscillations of an unstable (in a linear sense) flow are obtained. A brief investigation of the possibility of instability due to large (non-linear) disturbances is also made. The results are negative for the cases examined. Comparisons with results previously obtained by others from linear theory illustrate the accuracy and efficacy of the method.

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Research Article
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Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 38 , Issue 2 , 3 September 1969 , pp. 401 - 414
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© 1969 Cambridge University Press

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