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On local solutions to non-Newtonian slow viscous flows

R.T. Fenner
- 01 Oct 1975 - 
- Vol. 10, Iss: 5, pp 207-214
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In this paper, the eigenfunction expansion method is used to obtain local solutions to some non-Newtonian slow viscous flows, including power-law fluids, and the critical corner angle for eddy formation is obtained.
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The eigenfunction expansion method is used to obtain local solutions to some non-Newtonian slow viscous flows. The forms of viscosity variation amenable to such analysis are restricted but do include power-law fluids. Power-law flow near a sharp corner between plane boundaries is analysed and results are obtained for the critical corner angle for eddy formation. Flows near a 90° corner with either a moving boundary or a finite flow rate at the corner are also considered. The “stick-slip” behaviour of a power-law fluid at a plane solid boundary is shown to obey a simple law.

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