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Spoke pattern convection

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Fluid- and Gasdynamics

Part of the book series: Acta Mechanica ((ACTA MECH.SUPP.,volume 4))

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An introduction to spoke pattern convection in a horizontal fluid layer heated from below is given. Spoke pattern convection is an ubiquitous form of turbulent convection in fluids with moderate or large Prandtl numbers. A large scale square structure can often be recognized within which the small scale fluctuating velocity field is organized. Experimental measurements and theoretical considerations are presented and possibilities for future analysis are outlined.

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  1. Institute of Physics, University of Bayreuth, D-95447, Bayreuth, Federal Republic of Germany

    Prof. Dr. F. H. Busse

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  1. Institut für Strömungslehre und Strömungsmaschinen, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Karlsruhe, Federal Republic of Germany

    G. H. Schnerr , R. Bohning  & W. Frank ,  & 

  2. Fachbereich Maschinenbau, Fachhochschule Offenburg, Offenburg, Federal Republic of Germany

    K. Bühler

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Busse, F.H. (1994). Spoke pattern convection. In: Schnerr, G.H., Bohning, R., Frank, W., Bühler, K. (eds) Fluid- and Gasdynamics. Acta Mechanica, vol 4. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9310-5_2

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