Chapter 10. Fluid Flow in Two and Three Dimensions
Published Online: 8 FEB 2006
DOI: 10.1002/0471776688.ch10
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing
Additional Information
How to Cite
Finlayson, B. A. (2006) Fluid Flow in Two and Three Dimensions, in Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471776688.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2006
- Published Print: 27 FEB 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471740629
Online ISBN: 9780471776680
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- Navier-Stokes equation;
- laminar flow;
- turbulent flow;
- entry flow;
- T-sensor;
- serpentine mixer;
- Carreau model;
- viscosity a function of shear rate;
- FEMLAB commands: open;
- draw;
- mesh;
- physics/subdomain;
- physics/boundary mode;
- solve;
- post processing;
- plotting;
- streamlines;
- arrow plots;
- cross-section plots;
- domain plots;
- boundary integration;
- subdomain integration;
- slip and symmetry boundary;
- normal flow;
- neutral boundary
Summary
The Navier-Stokes equations are solved in two and three dimensional problems using the program FEMLAB. Both laminar and turbulent flow are considered, although the turbulent flow problems are only simple ones. Problems include developing flow in pipe, start-up flow in a pipe, flow of a non-Newtonian fluid, flow in a T-sensor, flow in an orifice, and flow in a serpentine mixer. The identification of proper boundary conditions is summarized. Examples show how to make the equations dimensionless.