Stabilty of corner boundary layers

ORAL

Abstract

We reconsider the problem of the stability of the flow in an internal corner, focusing attention on determining both the most unstable mode and the critical Reynolds number for instability. Our results predict that the zeroth, the so called, inviscid mode becomes unstable first with a critical Reynolds number of 43,500. Comparison with previous work on this problem will also be provided.

Authors

  • Jim Denier

    • The University of Adelaide
  • Nathaniel Jewell

    • The University of Adelaide