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Gravity and shear wave stability of free surface flows. Part 1. Numerical calculations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 April 2006

R. W. Chin
Affiliation:
Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Present address: Shell Development Company, Westhollow Research Center, P.O. Box 1380, Houston, Texas 77001.
F. H. Abernath
Affiliation:
Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
J. R. Bertschy
Affiliation:
Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Present address: IBM, G.P.D. Lab., Dept. F-44005, 5600 Cottle Road, San Jose, Calif. 95193.

Abstract

The linear, two-dimensional stability of flows down an inclined plane has been examined at large Reynolds numbers. Both the surface and shear wave modes have been numerically investigated, involving changes in angle of inclination, surface tension, and form factor.

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Research Article
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© 1986 Cambridge University Press

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