Axisymmetric two-dimensional steady Marangoni convection in a floating half-zone under microgravity conditions

作者：Okano Y^*; Kunikata S; Fujioka T; Sakai S; Koyama M

来源：Numerical Heat Transfer Part A-Applications, 1997, 32(4): 407-418.

DOI：10.1080/10407789708913898

Laminar, steady, and two-dimensional Marangoni convection in a liquid bridge of the floating half-zone configuration under a microgravity field was numerically analyzed. In order to obtain accurate solutions, a nonuniform mesh was used The effect of mesh refinement on the numerical results is discussed. After confirmation of the validity of the numerical code by comparing the experimental results obtained using a drop shaft and the present results, the effects of the Prandtl number, the rotation of the upper and/or lower rod, the aspect ratio, and the liquid volume on flow and temperature fields are discussed.

• 出版日期1997-9