Abstract
This experimental study on the momentum and heat transfer in drag-reducing turbulent channel flow of surfactant solution, i.e., viscoelastic fluid, has revealed a viscoelastic vibration (VEV) as a novel type of ordered turbulent motion in the wall vicinity where the elastic energy is transformed into turbulent kinetic energy. The VEV is a wave-like motion of low-frequency modes in the streamwise direction and causes zero average Reynolds shear stress. However, thermal diffusion occurs continuously due to the movement of a fluid lump owing to the VEV via the additional action of pressure.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 123991 |
Journal | International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer |
Volume | 207 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2023 |
Keywords
- Dissimilarity
- Drag reduction
- Heat transfer reduction
- Turbulent flow
- Viscoelastic fluid