On the transient nature of localized pipe flow turbulence

The onset of shear flow turbulence is characterized by turbulent patches bounded by regions of laminar flow. At low Reynolds numbers localized turbulence relaminarizes, raising the question of whether it is transient in nature or becomes sustained at a critical threshold. We present extensive numeri...

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Published in:Journal of fluid mechanics 2010-03, Vol.646 (march), p.127-136
Main Authors: AVILA, MARC, WILLIS, ASHLEY P., HOF, BJÖRN
Format: Article
Language:English
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Engineering Sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Flows in ducts, channels, nozzles, and conduits
Fluid dynamics
Fluid mechanics
Fluids mechanics
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Laminar flow
Mechanics
Physics
Pipe flow
Pipes
Reynolds number
Statistical analysis
Transition to turbulence
Turbulence
Turbulent flow
Turbulent flows, convection, and heat transfer
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