Natural Convection Flows and Stability

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter discusses laminar and transition flows, external free boundary layer regimes. It presents general equations of the natural convection flow introduces approximations in terms their physical significance to yield conventional analysis. The simplifications for two-dimensional vertical flows are also discussed followed by axisymmetric flows. For steady layers arising from temperature induced buoyancy, known solutions reviewed, including plumes. combined mass transport thermally buoyancy is treated, consideration given transients. reviews how become unstable disturbances amplify lead toward transition. Vertical adjacent surfaces plumes considered. nature turbulent treated. question instability separation reviewed distinctions drawn relative forced separation.