Linear Stability Analysis of Two-Dimensional Mixed Convective Flow Past a Square Cylinder

Rudram Dushe, Basheer A. Khan, Arun K. Saha

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Abstract

Linear stability analysis of two-dimensional mixed convective flow past a heated square section cylinder is performed, to determine the flow stability for given flow parameters, and to study the onset of vortex shedding suppression as the Richardson number (Ri) increases. All analyses are performed in the assisted buoyancy regime Ri > 0. The results from the linear stability analysis are also validated against the results from Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS). The Reynolds number (Re) and the Prandtl number (Pr) are fixed at 100 and 0.7, respectively, and the effect of Richardson number on the suppression of vortex shedding phenomena is studied, by varying in the range. A critical Richardson number of 0.16 corresponding to the onset of suppression of vortex shedding was found through DNS. Through the linear stability analysis, this transition from unsteady to steady flow field was found to occur via a Hopf bifurcation. The behavior of the eigenmodes of the most unstable perturbations was studied. Lastly, a discussion has been made regarding the possible mechanisms that cause the transition in flow stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 2 - Select Proceedings of FMFP 2022
EditorsKrishna Mohan Singh, Sushanta Dutta, Sudhakar Subudhi, Nikhil Kumar Singh
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages75-88
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9789819957514
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP 2022 - Roorkee, India
Duration: 14 Dec 202216 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityRoorkee
Period14/12/2216/12/22

Keywords

  • DNS
  • Linear stability analysis
  • Mixed convection
  • Vortex shedding suppression

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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