On the influence of wavy riblets on the slip behaviour of viscous fluids

In this work, we use the homogenization theory to investigate the capability of wavy riblet patterns to influence the behaviour of a viscous flow near a ribbed boundary. Starting from perfect slip conditions on the wall, we show that periodic oscillations of wavy riblets in the lateral direction may...

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Autores: Bonnivard, Matthieu, Suárez Grau, Francisco Javier, Tierra Chica, Giordano
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión enviada para evaluación y publicación
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/47341
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11441/47341
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00033-015-0614-y
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Viscous fluids
Slip condition
Rough boundary
Straight riblets
Wavy riblets
Homogenization
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Sumario:In this work, we use the homogenization theory to investigate the capability of wavy riblet patterns to influence the behaviour of a viscous flow near a ribbed boundary. Starting from perfect slip conditions on the wall, we show that periodic oscillations of wavy riblets in the lateral direction may induce a friction effect in the direction of the flow, contrary to what happens with straight riblets. Finally, we illustrate this effect numerically by simulating riblet profiles that are widely used in experimental studies: the V -shape, U-shape, and blade riblets.