Constants definition - turbulent vel. profile

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The discussion revolves around solving a problem related to turbulent flow between parallel flat plates, specifically defining constants in the equations for shear stress and Reynolds stresses. The user seeks guidance on how to select the constants a, b, c, and d in the equations provided, given the conditions of no-slip at the plate boundaries and a zero gradient at the centerline. A participant points out formatting issues in the user's post and suggests that if the Reynolds stress term equals zero at the boundaries, the current model may not be valid. An alternative model is proposed, introducing an additional term to account for cubic behavior in the flow. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate constant selection to achieve an approximate solution.
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Homework Statement



Hello!

I need some help with a problem:

Problem: Turbulent flow beteween parallel flat plates.

It is defined:

[ tex ] \tau = \mu \frac{d\bar{u}}{dy}-\rho\bar{u'v'} [ \tex ]

The exercise gives that [ tex ] \tau = a y [ \tex ] and [ tex ] \rho\bar{u'v'} = \frac{by}{c+dy^2} [ \tex ], where [ tex ] a,b,c,d[ \tex ] are constants.

I need to know: How can I choose these constants? I'm looking for an aproximate solution.

Until now, I used just the no-slip condition at [ tex ] \pm H [ \tex ] and [ tex ] \frac{du(y=0)}{dy}=0 [ \tex ]

Tks for the help!

Homework Equations


[ tex ] \tau = \mu \frac{d\bar{u}}{dy}-\rho\bar{u'v'} [ \tex ]
[ tex ] \tau = a y [ \tex ]
[ tex ] \rho\bar{u'v'} = \frac{by}{c+dy^2} [ \tex ]

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jkr said:
Hello!

I need some help with a problem:

Problem: Turbulent flow beteween parallel flat plates.

It is defined:

\tau = \mu \frac{d\bar{u}}{dy}-\rho\bar{u'v'}

The exercise gives that \tau = a y and \rho\bar{u'v'} = \frac{by}{c+dy^2}, where a,b,c,d are constants.

I need to know: How can I choose these constants? I'm looking for an aproximate solution.

Until now, I used just the no-slip condition at \pm H and \frac{du(y=0)}{dy}=0

Tks for the help!

Homework Equations


\tau = \mu \frac{d\bar{u}}{dy}-\rho\bar{u'v'}
\tau = a y
\rho\bar{u'v'} = \frac{by}{c+dy^2}
Hi jkr! http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

I'm astonished that you posted your question with its non-functioning itex formatting instructions. I have fixed them for you. Don't include unnecessary spaces inside the [...] instruction. And its [/tex] NOT [\tex].

I can't help you with a fluidics question, but now maybe someone else can. :smile:
 
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Tks a lot for this! =D
 
Hi again,

If \rho \bar{u'v'} =0 at y = \pm H then the model \rho \bar{u'v'}=\frac{by}{c+dy^2} doesn't work because b=0.
However, for the case
\rho \bar{u'v'} =\frac{by+ey^3}{c+dy^2}, How does it work?

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