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On the Rayleigh number dependence of convection with a strongly temperature-dependent viscosity.

Authors :
Trompert, R.A.
Hansen, U.
Source :
Physics of Fluids. Feb98, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p351. 10p. 5 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 8 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Examines the Rayleigh-number dependence of stagnant-lid convection with a temperature-dependent viscosity. Transition of the flow with increasing Rayleigh number; Occurrence of stagnant-lid type of convection; Dependence of interior temperature on the Rayleigh number.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10706631
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics of Fluids
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4122998
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.869527