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Old   January 6, 2009, 05:33
Default flow past a sphere
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I caculated the flow past a sphere. Now I have a question. How can I obtain the following field parameters from the flow field

separation angle on the sphere

the length and center of the vortex

Any help much appreciated!

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Old   January 30, 2010, 03:12
Default flow over a sphere
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Hi Chan
Flow separates where there is reverse flow close to the surface of the sphere. This normally happens around 80 degrees for lamianar bl and 120 deg for turbulent bl. I donot know why does it separate before 90 deg in lamainar case as there is favourable pressure grdient on the front surface. Do have some idea.
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