Pattern formation in Rayleigh-Bénard convection: Numerical simulation with a coupled-map-lattice model

The various patterns formed in Rayleigh-Bénard convection under different conditions are numerically simulated with a coupled-map-lattice model. In the case of a lower aspect ratio (L/d=5), the simulations vividly depicted the main features of the transition process from a laminar state to a soft turbulence and then to a hard turbulence. In this case, the cellular structure in a horizontal section is also reproduced. In the case of a larger aspect ratio (L/d=30), the simulations successfully reproduced the spiral-defect chaos and target chaos in the initial stage of the pattern evolution which were recently found in experiments. In this case, for a fluid ofPr=1, it is verified in simulations that both the ideal straight rolls and spiral-defect chaos are stable attractors in the same parameter regime, and that the initial condition is a decisive factor for which one of the two is formed. In the same case, for a fluid ofPr=4, the target patterns are dominant instead of the spirals, the sizes and distributions of the target are also notably dependent on the initial condition.     

A Multistep Finite Volume Method with Penalty for Thermal Convection Problems in Two or Three Dimensions

The author considers a thermal convection problem with infinite Prandtl number in two or three dimensions. The mathematical model of such problem is described as an initial boundary value problem made up of three partial differential equations. One equation of the convection-dominated diffusion type for the temperature, and another two of the Stokes type for the normalized velocity and pressure. The approximate solution is obtained by a penalty finite volume method for the Stokes equation and a multistep upwind finite volume method for the convection-diffusion equation. Under suitable smoothness of the exact solution, error estimates in some discrete norms are derived.     

旋转的Bénard问题中旋转轴偏离重力方向的线性算子谱研究

应用数值方法研究了边界条件为双固壁,旋转轴偏离重力方向的Bénard问题的线性算子谱问题。记线性化线性算子所有特征值σ的实部的最小值为ξ₀,通过改进的Chebyshev-tau方法研究了ξ₀和临界瑞利数Rc与旋转偏向角β的关系。计算结果表明：ξ₀和Rc都是β的减函数,此外它们的变化还依赖于Prandtl数Pr。     

泡沫金属的热分析

提出了一种高孔隙率开孔泡沫金属的结构简化几何模型,运用热电比拟理论在胞孔尺度上分析并求解了有效热导率的计算表达式,并根据已有实验数据进行模型修正.同时模拟分析了金属泡沫三维矩形通道内空气流动的对流换热情况,与实验结果进行了对比验证.研究表明,本文提出的胞孔有效热导率修正模型对铝泡沫金属有一定的适用性;相同孔隙率条件下,泡沫金属通道内强制对流的对流换热系数随孔密度的增加(即孔径的减小)而增大,但付出的代价是阻力也随之增大;相对而言,低孔密度的泡沫金属具有较好的对流换热综合性能.     

混合流体Rayleigh-Benard对流的多重稳定性现象

通过流体力学基本方程组的数值模拟,初步探讨了矩形腔体内具有Soret效应的混合流体Rayleigh—Benard对流系统中斑图（Pattern）选择的多重稳定性（Muhistability）现象．包括有间歇性缺陷的行波和缺陷源水平运动的对传波（Counterpropagating wave）的多重稳定性现象,不同波数的摆动（Undulation）行波的多重稳定性现象,行波和摆动行波的多重稳定性现象等．对由沿着r增加或r减小方向计算引起的斑图转化过程的滞后（Hysteresis）现象也进行了分析．结果说明混合流体Rayleigh—Benard对流系统中的滞后现象和多重稳定性现象是存在的．     

液封层Marangoni数对液桥内热毛细对流的影响

建立了具有液封的液桥(不相溶混的双层同轴液柱)内的Marangoni对流的物理模型和数学模型.采用涡量-流函数法用有限差分格式对微重力条件下具有液封的液桥内Marangoni对流进行了数值模拟,得到了双层液柱主流区的温度场和流场,找出了液封层流体Ma数对具有液封的液桥内的Marangoni对流的作用规律.     

原太阳吸收积盘模型及结构

在标准的α模型基础上，运用不同的对流和辐射理论，计算和比较原太阳吸积盘在粘滞演化阶段的径向和垂直结构，结果表明，扩散近似和混合程理论在原太阳吸积盘的构造中是很好的能量转移方和对流理论。     

铝合金电暖器的研制

根据铝合金的导热系数大，异型加工性能好的特点，研制出自然对流换热性强，并具有高效传热结构的电暖器     

温盐双扩散系统非线性周期对流稳定性分析

提出一种研究流层中温盐对流的稳定性的方法。计算简单,且可应用于更广泛的一类系统。     

入口射流角度对通风方腔内流动的影响

用数值方法探讨了入口射流角度对顶部对称送风方式的方腔内流动的影响.计算的物理模型为固定宽高比为1,进风角度θ分别取20°,45°,70°,90°,110°,135°及160°.计算结果表明,不同的射流角度对通风方腔内流动的影响是明显的.随进风角度的变化,在不同的控制参数下,方程的解呈现多样的、不稳定的非线性特征,可归结为定常解(稳态解)、周期性振荡解、非周期性振荡解.在选定的计算参数下,当进风角度的变化范围在20°≤θ≤160°时,考虑纯强制对流,θ为135°的流场最先失稳振荡;考虑自然对流的作用,θ为70°的流场最易失稳振荡.