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Numerical simulation of a viscous vortex ring interaction with a density interface

Journal Article · · Physics of Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.868264· OSTI ID:5145451
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550 (United States)
The incompressible, variable-density Navier--Stokes equations in axisymmetric coordinates are solved for the interaction of a vortex ring with a density interface. The effect of progressively weakening stratification and variation in Reynolds number are examined. Secondary and tertiary ring formation, vortex rebound, and backflow jets are some of the features observed in the interactions.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5145451
Journal Information:
Physics of Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN 1070-6631; ISSN PHFLE6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English