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Finite amplitude equilibrium waves on the surface of nonvertical falling films
Author(s) -
Javdani Kambiz
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690220508
Subject(s) - falling (accident) , amplitude , reynolds number , mechanics , laminar flow , wavelength , constant (computer programming) , geology , materials science , physics , optics , medicine , computer science , turbulence , environmental health , programming language
Experimental data on the frequency and wavelength of finite amplitude equilibrium waves on the surface of nonvertical laminar falling films of mineral oil at moderate Reynolds numbers are correlated successfully on the basis that the frequency of the wave remains constant during the course of its amplification.