A solution of the graetz problem in tubes of arbitrary cross-section shape for viscoelastic fluids

Cristian H. Barrera, Mario F. Letelier, Dennis A. Siginer

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Abstract

The Graetz problem is addressed for the case of steady laminar flow of non-Newtonian fluids obeying the Modified Phan-Thien-Tanner Model (MPTT) in tubes of arbitrary cross-section. The method herein presented models the velocity and temperature fields so that the corresponding non-slip and thermal boundary conditions are met at the walls of the tube for a wide range of different shapes. The main results are the general temperature distribution for different duct geometries that include the triangular and square cases as particular examples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFluids Engineering Systems and Technologies
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2014 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Nov 14 2014Nov 20 2014

Other

OtherASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period11/14/1411/20/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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