Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-16-2014
Abstract
We present the results from laboratory experiments and fully resolved simulations pertaining to finite-release turbulent density flows with a non-axisymmetric initial shape. First, we demonstrate that the effects of the initial shape influence the current’s evolution well into the long-time phase which would corresponds to the inertial self-similar phase in the case of planar or axisymmetric configurations. Then, we identify the physical mechanisms responsible for this dependence and propose a new model capable of capturing the dynamics of such releases. Finally, we show that this dependence on the initial configuration is robust for various types of gravity currents over a wide range of parameters such as Reynolds number, density ratio, and aspect ratio.
Recommended Citation
Zgheib, N., Bonometti, T. & Balachandar, S. Long-lasting effect of initial configuration in gravitational spreading of material fronts. Theor. Comput. Fluid Dyn. 28, 521–529 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00162-014-0330-9
Publication Title
Theor. Comput. Fluid Dyn.
DOI
10.1007/s00162-014-0330-9
Comments
Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s00162-014-0330-9
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