Abstract
Asymptotic analytical solutions are derived for the configuration posed by Quon [Phys. Fluids 26, 632 (1983)] for diffusion-driven flow in a tilted square container when the diffusive parameter R is small. The key regions of the asymptotic structure are outlined and the leading-order solutions are determined in most of those regions. The analysis follows that in Page and Johnson [J. Fluid Mech. 629, 299 (2009)] and Page [Q. J. Mech. Appl. Math. (in press)] but includes an additional a??R1/4-layera?? region. Analytical solutions are compared with numerical results for small R and display excellent agreement. It is also shown that the solutions and flow structure are applicable over a wide range of Prandtl numbers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1 - 11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Physics of Fluids |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |