A cybernetic approach to the problem of pouring flows
Purpose - This study aims to calculate 2D free surface potential flow of a liquid poured from a container when the liquid runs along the underside of the spout. Design/methodology/approach - The effect of surface tension is taken into consideration and gravity is neglected. The solutions for the free-surface profiles were computed numerically using a boundary-integral equation. Findings - The numerical computation shows that the solutions are found for different values of a and a train of capillary waves in the far field for 4.16 <= alpha < 10. Research limitations/implications - No solutions were found for alpha < 4.16. Originality/value - The study provides an application of the use of cybernetic methodology to a practical problem.
cybernetics flow numerical analysis