Non-Newtonian geophysical fluid dynamics
By: by Neil J. Balmforth, John Hinch.
Contributors: Balmforth, Neil J.; Hinch, John.; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Series: Fellows Project reports; WHOI -- 2004-03.; Technical report / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; WHOI (Series) -- 2004-03.; Technical report (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
Publisher: WHOI
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Woods Hole, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
Subjects: Non-Newtonian fluids.; Fluid dynamics.
Other titles: Conceptual models of the climate :
Description: Non-Newtonian fluids occur commonly in our world. These fluids, such as toothpaste, saliva, oils, mud and lava, exhibit a number of behaviors that are different from Newtonian fluids and have a number of additional material properties. In general, these differences arise because the fluid has a microstructure that influences the flow. In section 2 we will present a collection of some of the interesting phenomena arising from flow nonlinearities, the inhibition of stretching, elastic effects and normal stresses. In section 3 we will discuss a variety of devices for measuring material properties, a process known as rheometry.
Notes: "February 2004."

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