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Developing convection above a finite horizontal surface

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1615/IHTC9.2980· OSTI ID:6043799

This paper reports the results of an experimental study of the initiation of convection above a suddenly heated horizontal surface of finite extent. The phenomenon of flow initiation in fluid layers is of both engineering and geophysical interests. The present study is the first that deals specifically with surfaces of finite extent. 8 refs., 6 figs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6043799
Report Number(s):
SAND-89-1301C; CONF-890890-1; ON: DE89012662
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English