Onset of convection in fluid layers with nonuniform volumetric energy sources

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dc.contributor.advisorBayazitoglu, Yildiz
dc.contributor.committeeMemberChapman, Alan J.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWierum, Frederic A.
dc.creatorYĆ¼cel, Adnan (1953-2002)
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:34:34Z
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:34:34Z
dc.date.issued1979
dc.description.abstractThe thermal stability of a fluid layer with nonuniform distribution of the volumetric energy sources is studied. The conditions leading to the onset of convective motions in the fluid are determined analytically by linear stability theory. The system considered consists of a fluid layer of infinite horizontal extent which is confined between two rigid parallel boundaries and subjected to general convective boundary conditions. The fluid is heated internally by way of absorption of the external radiation penetrating in the fluid body. The effects of the stabilizing and destabilizing temperature differences at the boundaries and the properties of the bounding surfaces are investigated. Optically thicker layers are found to be more stable.
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dc.format.extent39 pp
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS M.E. 1979 YUCEL
dc.identifier.citationYĆ¼cel, Adnan (1953-2002). "Onset of convection in fluid layers with nonuniform volumetric energy sources." (1979) Masterā€™s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104893">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104893</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104893
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleOnset of convection in fluid layers with nonuniform volumetric energy sources
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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