On the Interaction and Reflection of Shocks in Hyperelastic Strings

1991 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 554-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Wegner ◽  
L. Jiang ◽  
J. B. Haddow
Keyword(s):  
Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Similarity Solutions ◽  
Finite Amplitude ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Wave Interactions ◽  
Amplitude Wave ◽  
Multiple Wave ◽  
The Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Interaction Problem

Governing equations for finite amplitude wave propagation in stretched hyperelastic strings are given in recent papers, (Beatty and Haddow, 1985), along with similarity solutions for symmetrically plucked and impacted strings. The similarity solutions are valid until the first reflections at the fixed ends and in this paper we consider symmetrically plucked Mooney-Rivlin strings and investigate the response after reflections. The method of characteristics is applied to extend the results of the similarity solutions and to obtain solutions for the interaction of a reflected longitudinal shock and incident transverse shock and the reflection of an incident transverse shock. A deformed shape, which is not intuitively obvious, is predicted by the solution of the interaction problem and is confirmed by an experimental study. A finite difference scheme is used to obtain numerical solutions, which are valid after multiple wave interactions and reflections occur. Solutions obtained by the method of characteristics are used as a partial check on the numerical results.

scholarly journals Numerical Boundary Conditions for Solar Magnetic Hydrodynamic Flows Using the Method of Characteristics

1996 ◽  
Vol 154 ◽  
pp. 149-153
Author(s):  
S. T. Wu ◽  
A. H. Wang ◽  
W. P. Guo
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Solar Plasma ◽  
The Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Mhd Simulations ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Dynamic Structures

AbstractWe discuss the self-consistent time-dependent numerical boundary conditions on the basis of theory of characteristics for magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations of solar plasma flows. The importance of using self-consistent boundary conditions is demonstrated by using an example of modeling coronal dynamic structures. This example demonstrates that the self-consistent boundary conditions assure the correctness of the numerical solutions. Otherwise, erroneous numerical solutions will appear.

scholarly journals Study of Unsteady Flow in a Heat Exchanger by the Method of Characteristics

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Mao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
The Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Improvement Factor ◽  
The One ◽  
Good Agreement

The one-dimensional, unsteady flow in an air-to-air heat exchanger is studied. The governing equations are derived and the method of characteristics with the uniform interval scheme is used in the analysis. The effect of the fin improvement factor on the air temperature in the heat exchanger and the heat transfer rate of the heat exchanger, and air properties in the heat exchanger are analyzed. The numerical results are compared and show good agreement with the available data.

Heat Transfer in a Laminar Channel Flow Generated by Injection Through Porous Walls

2007 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 1048-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarisse Fournier ◽  
Marc Michard ◽  
Françoise Bataille
Keyword(s):  
Channel Flow ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Scaling Law ◽  
Similarity Solutions ◽  
Temperature Profiles ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Temperature Boundary ◽  
Laminar Channel Flow ◽  
Porous Walls ◽  
Uniform Fluid

Steady state similarity solutions are computed to determine the temperature profiles in a laminar channel flow driven by uniform fluid injection at one or two porous walls. The temperature boundary conditions are non-symmetric. The numerical solution of the governing equations permit to analyze the influence of the governing parameters, the Reynolds and Péclet numbers. For both geometries, we deduce a scaling law for the boundary layer thickness as a function of the Péclet number. We also compare the numerical solutions with asymptotic expansions in the limit of large Péclet numbers. Finally, for non-symmetric injection, we derive from the computed temperature profile a relationship between the Nusselt and Péclet numbers.

The interaction of a fibre tangle with an airflow

1967 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Taub
Keyword(s):  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Numerical Solution ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Solution Procedure ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
The Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Flow Configurations

An analytical model of the interaction of a fibre tangle with an airflow is proposed. This model replaces the discrete fibres by a continuum medium with a non-linear stress-strain law. The governing equations have been examined for one-dimensional unsteady flow configurations and have been found to possess five characteristic directions.A numerical-solution procedure, based upon the method of characteristics, has been outlined and applied to the flow within a dilation chamber. A fibre sample is located at the centre of the chamber, which is alternately pressurized and depressurized.

Patterns of Airflow in Circular Tubes Caused by a Corona Jet With Concentric and Eccentric Wire Electrodes

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Baghaei Lakeh ◽  
Majid Molki
Keyword(s):  
Corona Discharge ◽  
Secondary Flow ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Method Of Characteristics ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Flow Patterns ◽  
Circular Tubes ◽  
The Method Of Characteristics ◽  
The Cross

A computational investigation is conducted to study the patterns of airflow induced by corona discharge in the cross section of a circular tube. The secondary flow induced by corona wind in various flow passages has been the subject of numerous investigations. The flow patterns are often identified by multiple recirculation bubbles. Such flow patterns have also been anticipated for circular cross sections where the corona discharge is activated by an electrode situated at the center of the cross section. In this investigation, it is shown that, contrary to public perception, a symmetric corona discharge does not generate a secondary flow in circular cross sections. This investigation then proceeds to demonstrate that the flow responsible for thermal enhancements in circular tubes often reported in the published literature is induced only when there is a slight asymmetry in the position of the electrode. The present computations are performed in two parts. In part one, the electric field equations are solved using the method of characteristics. In part two, the flow equations are solved using a finite-volume method. It is shown that the method of characteristics effectively eliminates the dispersion errors observed in other numerical solutions. The present computations show that the flow in the eccentric configuration is characterized by a corona jet that is oriented along the eccentricity direction and two recirculation zones situated on either sides of the jet. In addition to the computational approach, a number of analytical solutions are presented and compared with the computational results.

Laminar Free Convection on a Curved Wall

1971 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1081-1083
Author(s):  
K. W. McAlister
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Free Convection ◽  
Temperature Variation ◽  
Newtonian Fluid ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Similarity Solutions ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Transfer Rates ◽  
Arbitrary Temperature ◽  
Free Parameters

Laminar free convection of a Newtonian fluid passing over a curved wall having arbitrary temperature variation is considered. The governing equations are presented and the method of free parameters is used to investigate the existence of similarity solutions. It is found that similarity solutions do exist when the wall inclination and temperature are required to be certain functions of the coordinate parallel to the wall. Numerical solutions to several example cases are presented which indicate that higher heat-transfer rates are possible on a wall which is concave with respect to the fluid.

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