Open AccessNew properties of streamwise streaks in transitional boundary layers
Author(s) -
Chang Lin,
Dengbin Tang,
Chaoqun Liu
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
wuli xuebao
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.60.094702
Subject(s) - vortex , boundary layer , mechanics , flow (mathematics) , boundary (topology) , physics , mathematical analysis , mathematics
Based on detailed results of direct numerical simulation with high order accuracy and resolution at the late-stages of the transitional boundary layer, new properties are found, such as discontinuous event in the evolution of low-speed streamwise streaks and the appearance called high speed spots in the development of high-speed streamwise streaks. In the present paper, the complex vortex structures and the ejection-sweep phenomenon in the transition process of boundary layers are analyzed thoroughly, and the new properties of high-speed /low-speed streamwise streaks are confirmed to be closely relatcd to the evolution process of vortex structures in the flow-field.