On the thermocapillary convection in liquid layers

C. Chen, J. M. Floryan

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Abstract

Thermocapillary convection in a liquid layer driven by a temperature gradient parallel to the interface in the absence of gravity is considered. It is demonstrated that the temperature field has to satisfy restrictive condition in order for the layer to exist in a continuous form. The dominant response of the layer consists of large interfacial distortion and possible change of its topology. The deformation pattern is nonunique even at very low Reynolds numbers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFluid Mechanics Phenomena in Microgravity
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages9-17
Volume174
ISBN (Print)0791810372
Publication statusPublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA, USA
Duration: 28 Nov 19933 Dec 1993

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD
Volume174
ISSN (Electronic)0160-8835

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting
CityNew Orleans, LA, USA
Period28/11/933/12/93

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