AbstractThe role and effects of surface tension in the development and continuation of oscillations in cylindrical float-zones is discussed. Results for different values of the equilibrium surface tension are compared. A physical mechanism is given for the continuation of asymmetric, axial oscillations of toroidal flow cells in such float-zones.
Recent results on surface tension-driven convection in cylindrical float-zones
Advances in Space Research ; 11 , 7 ; 143-149
01.01.1991
7 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch