Orr Sommerfeld equation

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In summary, to solve the Orr–Sommerfeld equation for plane Couette flow using numerical methods, you can use a finite difference method and an iterative approach such as the Gauss–Seidel method. References for this approach can be found in the literature, such as the ones listed above.
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I trying to solve the orr sommerfeld diff equation using numerical methods. the best candidate in my point of view is a finite difference. can someone help with this?
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I trying to solve the orr sommerfeld diff equation (plane Couette flow case) using numerical methods. the best candidate in my point of view is a finite difference. can someone help with this?
Much appreciated
Uria
 
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Ra'ananYou can try using a finite difference method to solve the Orr–Sommerfeld equation. You can start by discretizing the equation with the central difference scheme and then use an iterative approach such as the Gauss–Seidel method to solve the resulting system of equations. This approach has been used in the past to solve this type of equation numerically. You can find more information about this in the following references:1. F. Hussain, “Numerical Solutions of the Orr-Sommerfeld Equation for Plane Couette Flow,” Journal of Computational Physics, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 65–76, 1974.2. J. P. Verboncoeur, “A Numerical Method for the Solution of the Orr-Sommerfeld Equation in Plane Couette Flow,” AIAA Journal, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 513–515, 1993.3. M. R. Visbal, “Numerical Solution of the Orr-Sommerfeld Equation in Plane Couette Flow Using Finite Difference Method,” International Journal of Numerical Methods in Fluids, vol. 23, no. 8, pp. 783–796, 1997.
 

1. What is the Orr Sommerfeld equation?

The Orr Sommerfeld equation is a linear partial differential equation that describes the evolution of small disturbances in a viscous fluid flow. It is derived from the Navier-Stokes equations and is used to study the stability of laminar flows.

2. Who were Orr and Sommerfeld?

William McFadden Orr and Arnold Sommerfeld were two scientists who independently derived the equation in the early 20th century. Orr was an American physicist and engineer, while Sommerfeld was a German theoretical physicist.

3. What is the significance of the Orr Sommerfeld equation?

The Orr Sommerfeld equation is significant because it provides a mathematical framework for understanding the transition from laminar to turbulent flow. It is also used to study the stability of boundary layers, which is important in many engineering applications.

4. How is the Orr Sommerfeld equation solved?

The Orr Sommerfeld equation can be solved using numerical methods or by using analytical techniques such as the eigenvalue method. The solutions to the equation provide information about the stability of the flow and the growth rate of disturbances.

5. What are some applications of the Orr Sommerfeld equation?

The Orr Sommerfeld equation has applications in various fields such as fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and oceanography. It is used to study the stability of flows in pipes, channels, and over surfaces, and has also been applied to problems in astrophysics and geophysics.

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