Dripping instability of a two-dimensional liquid film under an inclined plate

2021 ◽  
Vol 932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangzhao Zhou ◽  
Andrea Prosperetti
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Film ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Bond Number ◽  
Quasi Equilibrium ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Inclined Plate ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Critical Curvature ◽  
Rayleigh Taylor Instability

It is known that the dripping of a liquid film on the underside of a plate can be suppressed by tilting the plate so as to cause a sufficiently strong flow. This paper uses two-dimensional numerical simulations in a closed-flow framework to study several aspects of this phenomenon. It is shown that, in quasi-equilibrium conditions, the onset of dripping is closely associated with the curvature of the wave crests approaching a well-defined maximum value. When dynamic effects become significant, this connection between curvature and dripping weakens, although the critical curvature remains a useful reference point as it is intimately related to the short length scales promoted by the Rayleigh–Taylor instability. In the absence of flow, when the film is on the underside of a horizontal plate, the concept of a limit curvature is relevant only for small liquid volumes close to a critical value. Otherwise, the drops that form have a smaller curvature and a large volume. The paper also illustrates the peculiarly strong dependence of the dripping transition on the initial conditions of the simulations. This feature prevents the development of phase maps dependent only on the governing parameters (Reynolds number, Bond number, etc.) similar to those available for film flow on the upper side of an inclined plate.

scholarly journals Singularities in water waves and Rayleigh–Taylor instability

1991 ◽  
Vol 435 (1893) ◽  
pp. 137-158 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Water ◽  
Water Waves ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Finite Depth ◽  
Finite Amplitude ◽  
Taylor Instability ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Water Wave Problem ◽  
Unphysical Region ◽  
Rayleigh Taylor Instability

This paper is concerned with singularities in inviscid two-dimensional finite-amplitude water waves and inviscid Rayleigh–Taylor instability. For the deep water gravity waves of permanent form, through a combination of analytical and numerical methods, we present results describing the precise form, number and location of singularities in the unphysical domain as the wave height is increased. We then show how the information on the singularity can be used to calculate water waves numerically in a relatively efficient fashion. We also show that for two-dimensional water waves in a finite depth channel, the nearest singularity in the unphysical region has the form as for deep water waves. However, associated with such a singularity, there is a series of image singularities at increasing distances from the physical plane with possibly different behaviour. Further, for the Rayleigh–Taylor problem of motion of fluid over vacuum, and for the unsteady water wave problem, we derive integro-differential equations valid in the unphysical region and show how these equations can give information on the nature of singularities for arbitrary initial conditions. We give indications to suggest that a one-half point singularity on its approach to the physical domain corresponds to a spike observed in Rayleigh-Taylor experiment.

scholarly journals EXACT SOLUTION OF AN IRREVERSIBLE ONE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL WITH FULLY BIASED SPIN EXCHANGES

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (25) ◽  
pp. 3451-3459 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANTÓNIO M.R. CADILHE ◽  
VLADIMIR PRIVMAN
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Domain Wall ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Spin Exchange ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Zero Temperature ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Temperature Dynamics

We introduce a model with conserved dynamics, where nearest neighbor pairs of spins ↑↓ (↓↑) can exchange to assume the configuration ↓↑ (↑↓), with rate β(α), through energy decreasing moves only. We report exact solution for the case when one of the rates, α or β, is zero. The irreversibility of such zero-temperature dynamics results in strong dependence on the initial conditions. Domain wall arguments suggest that for more general, finite-temperature models with steady states the dynamical critical exponent for the anisotropic spin exchange is different from the isotropic value.

A New Time-dependent Theory of Tropical Cyclone Intensification

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqing Wang ◽  
Yuanlong Li ◽  
Jing Xu
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Tropical Cyclone ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Surface Wind ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Quasi Equilibrium ◽  
Free Atmosphere ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Tangential Wind

AbstractIn this study, the boundary-layer tangential wind budget equation following the radius of maximum wind, together with an assumed thermodynamical quasi-equilibrium boundary layer is used to derive a new equation for tropical cyclone (TC) intensification rate (IR). A TC is assumed to be axisymmetric in thermal wind balance with eyewall convection becoming in moist slantwise neutrality in the free atmosphere above the boundary layer as the storm intensifies as found recently based on idealized numerical simulations. An ad-hoc parameter is introduced to measure the degree of congruence of the absolute angular momentum and the entropy surfaces. The new IR equation is evaluated using results from idealized ensemble full-physics axisymmetric numerical simulations. Results show that the new IR equation can reproduce the time evolution of the simulated TC intensity. The new IR equation indicates a strong dependence of IR on both TC intensity and the corresponding maximum potential intensity (MPI). A new finding is the dependence of TC IR on the square of the MPI in terms of the near-surface wind speed for any given relative intensity. Results from some numerical integrations of the new IR equation also suggest the finite-amplitude nature of TC genesis. In addition, the new IR theory is also supported by some preliminary results based on best-track TC data over the North Atlantic and eastern and western North Pacific. Compared with the available time-dependent theories of TC intensification, the new IR equation can provide a realistic intensity-dependent IR during weak intensity stage as in observations.

On New Aspects of Nested Carbon Nanotubes as Gigahertz Oscillators

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ansari ◽  
B. Motevalli
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Initial Velocity ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Interaction Force ◽  
Arbitrary Length ◽  
Oscillatory Frequency ◽  
Analytical Expression ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
The Core

Nested carbon nanotubes exhibit telescopic oscillatory motion with frequencies in the gigahertz range. In this paper, our previously proposed semi-analytical expression for the interaction force between two concentric carbon nanotubes is used to solve the equation of motion. That expression also enables a new semi-analytical expression for the precise evaluation of oscillation frequency to be introduced. Alternatively, an algebraic frequency formula derived based on the simplifying assumption of constant van der Waals force is also given. Based on the given formulas, a thorough study on different aspects of operating frequencies under various system parameters is conducted, which permits fresh insight into the problem. Some notable improvements over the previously drawn conclusions are made. The strong dependence of oscillatory frequency on system parameters including the extrusion distance and initial velocity of the core as initial conditions for the motion is shown. Interestingly, our results indicate that there is a special initial velocity at which oscillatory frequency is unique for any arbitrary length of the core. A particular relationship between the escape velocity (the minimum initial velocity beyond which the core will leave the outer nanotube) and this specific initial velocity is also revealed.

scholarly journals Short-Range Interaction Impact on Two-Dimensional Dipolar Scattering

2018 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 06008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene A. Koval ◽  
Oksana A. Koval
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Short Range ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Dipolar Interaction ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Short Range Interaction ◽  
Range Interaction ◽  
Interaction Radius ◽  
Ultracold Polar Molecules ◽  
Spatial Dimensions

We report numerical investigation of the short range interaction influence on the two-dimensional quantum scattering of two dipoles. The model simulates two ultracold polar molecules collisions in two spatial dimensions. The used algorithm allows us to quantitatively analyse the scattering of two polarized dipoles with account for strongly anisotropic nature of dipolar interaction. The strong dependence of the scattering total cross section on the short range interaction radius was discovered for threshold collision energies. We also discuss differences of calculated scattering cross section dependencies for different polarisation axis tilt angles.

Waves and turbulence on a beta-plane

1975 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter B. Rhines
Keyword(s):  
Weak Interaction ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Computer Experiments ◽  
Zonal Flow ◽  
Similarity Solutions ◽  
Large Reynolds Number ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Homogeneous Fluid ◽  
Restoring Force ◽  
Model Equations

Two-dimensional eddies in a homogeneous fluid at large Reynolds number, if closely packed, are known to evolve towards larger scales. In the presence of a restoring force, the geophysical beta-effect, this cascade produces a field of waves without loss of energy, and the turbulent migration of the dominant scale nearly ceases at a wavenumber kβ = (β/2U)½ independent of the initial conditions other than U, the r.m.s. particle speed, and β, the northward gradient of the Coriolis frequency.The conversion of turbulence into waves yields, in addition, more narrowly peaked wavenumber spectra and less fine-structure in the spatial maps, while smoothly distributing the energy about physical space.The theory is discussed, using known integral constraints and similarity solutions, model equations, weak-interaction wave theory (which provides the terminus for the cascade) and other linearized instability theory. Computer experiments with both finite-difference and spectral codes are reported. The central quantity is the cascade rate, defined as \[ T = 2\int_0^{\infty} kF(k)dk/U^3\langle k\rangle , \] where F is the nonlinear transfer spectrum and 〈k〉 the mean wavenumber of the energy spectrum. (In unforced inviscid flow T is simply U−1d〈k〉−1/dt, or the rate at which the dominant scale expands in time t.) T is shown to have a mean value of 3·0 × 10−2 for pure two-dimensional turbulence, but this decreases by a factor of five at the transition to wave motion. We infer from weak-interaction theory even smaller values for k [Lt ] kβ.After passing through a state of propagating waves, the homogeneous cascade tends towards a flow of alternating zonal jets which, we suggest, are almost perfectly steady. When the energy is intermittent in space, however, model equations show that the cascade is halted simply by the spreading of energy about space, and then the end state of a zonal flow is probably not achieved.The geophysical application is that the cascade of pure turbulence to large scales is defeated by wave propagation, helping to explain why the energy-containing eddies in the ocean and atmosphere, though significantly nonlinear, fail to reach the size of their respective domains, and are much smaller. For typical ocean flows, $k_{\beta}^{-1} = 70\,{\rm km} $, while for the atmosphere, $k_{\beta}^{-1} = 1000\,{\rm km}$. In addition the cascade generates, by itself, zonal flow (or more generally, flow along geostrophic contours).

scholarly journals R-Process Nucleosynthesis in MHD Jet Explosions of Core-Collapse Supernovae

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Motoaki Saruwatari ◽  
Masa-aki Hashimoto ◽  
Ryohei Fukuda ◽  
Shin-ichiro Fujimoto
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Heavy Element ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Core Collapse ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
The Third ◽  
R Process ◽  
Helium Star ◽  
Hydrodynamic Code

We investigate the r-process nucleosynthesis during the magnetohydrodynamical (MHD) explosion of a supernova in a helium star of 3.3 M⊙, where effects of neutrinos are taken into account using the leakage scheme in the two-dimensional (2D) hydrodynamic code. Jet-like explosion due to the combined effects of differential rotation and magnetic field is able to erode the lower electron fraction matter from the inner layers. We find that the ejected material of low electron fraction responsible for the r-process comes out from just outside the neutrino sphere deep inside the Fe-core. It is found that heavy element nucleosynthesis depends on the initial conditions of rotational and magnetic fields. In particular, the third peak of the distribution is significantly overproduced relative to the solar system abundances, which would indicate a possible r-process site owing to MHD jets in supernovae.

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