Formation of differential rotation in a cylindrical fluid layer
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https://doi.org/10.7242/1999-6691/2010.3.2.21Keywords:
rotating layer, convection, differential rotation, angular momentum, software Ansys CFXAbstract
The formation of differential rotation observed in a rotating cylindrical layer heated locally is considered. Simulations have been done for different values of control parameters such as the geometry of a model (layer height, radius and heating area), the kinematic viscosity, the heat flux and the angular velocity of a cylinder. The integral characteristics of differential rotation are presented. The dependence of the relative angular momentum of the layer on different parameters has been studied.
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