Polymer Maximum Drag Reduction: A Unique Transitional State
Fluid Dynamics
2011-06-23 v1
Abstract
The upper bound of polymer drag reduction is identified as a unique transitional state between laminar and turbulent flow corresponding to the onset of the nonlinear breakdown of flow instabilities.
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@article{arxiv.1106.4482,
title = {Polymer Maximum Drag Reduction: A Unique Transitional State},
author = {Yves Dubief and Christopher M. White and Eric S. G. Shaqfeh and Vincent E. Terrapon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1106.4482},
year = {2011}
}