ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Approximate expressions of velocity profile and drag coefficients have been obtained for viscous incompressible non-Newtonian flow over a fluid sphere in the intermediate Reynolds number range.The equations of motion of both external and internal fluids are satisfied by using Galerkin's method. The internal fluid is assumed to be Newtonian, while the external is assumed to be non-Newtonian and can be described by the power law model. Furthermore, the condition that the tangential stress is transmitted across the fluid-fluid interface without diminution is also satisfied with Galerkin's condition.Comparisons are also made between the predicted results and the experimental data available in the literature. The possible reasons for the discrepancy are also discussed.
Additional Material:
1 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690160411
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