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Publications in Scientific Journals:

M. Müllner, W. Schneider:
"Laminar mixed convection on a horizontal plate of finite length in a channel of finite width";
Heat and Mass Transfer, 46 (2010), 1097 - 1110.



English abstract:
The steady two-dimensional laminar mixed convection flow past a horizontal plate of finite length is analysed for large Peclet numbers, small Prandtl numbers and weak buoyancy effects. The plate is placed in a channel of finite width, with the plane walls of the channel being parallel to the plate. The temperature of the plate is
assumed to be constant. The hydrostatic pressure difference across the wake behind the plate is compensated by a perturbation of the inviscid channel flow. This outer flow perturbation affects the temperature distribution in the thermal boundary layer at the plate and the heat transfer rate, respectively. Solutions in closed form are given. The forces acting on the plate due to the potential flow perturbation are also determined.


"Official" electronic version of the publication (accessed through its Digital Object Identifier - DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00231-010-0679-2


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