Low-Reynolds-number wakes of elliptical cylinders: from the circular cylinder to the normal flat plate

MC Thompson, A Radi, A Rao, J Sheridan… - Journal of Fluid …, 2014 - cambridge.org
While the wake of a circular cylinder and, to a lesser extent, the normal flat plate have been
studied in considerable detail, the wakes of elliptic cylinders have not received similar …

[HTML][HTML] On the nonlinear relationship between wall shear stress topology and multi-directionality in coronary atherosclerosis

HJ Carpenter, MH Ghayesh, AC Zander… - Computer Methods and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background and Objective In this paper we investigate twelve multi-
directional/topological wall shear stress (WSS) derived metrics and their relationships with …

The transitional backward-facing step flow in a water channel with variable expansion geometry

J Tihon, V Pěnkavová, J Havlica, M Šimčík - Experimental Thermal and …, 2012 - Elsevier
The backward-facing step flow is investigated experimentally and numerically at moderate
Reynolds numbers. Different channel expansion ratios (ER= 1.43, 2, 2.5, and 4) and inlet …

Effect of small asymmetries on axisymmetric stenotic flow

MD Griffith, T Leweke, MC Thompson… - Journal of Fluid …, 2013 - cambridge.org
Flow through axisymmetric and eccentric sinuous stenoses is investigated numerically, for
Reynolds numbers up to 400. The eccentricity consists of an offset of the stenosis throat. A …

Breaking axi-symmetry in stenotic flow lowers the critical transition Reynolds number

J Samuelsson, O Tammisola, MP Juniper - Physics of Fluids, 2015 - pubs.aip.org
Flow through a sinuous stenosis with varying degrees of non-axisymmetric shape variations
and at Reynolds number ranging from 250 to 750 is investigated using direct numerical …

Evolution and rupture of vulnerable plaques: a review of mechanical effects

P Assemat, K Hourigan - ChronoPhysiology and Therapy, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Atherosclerosis occurs as a result of the buildup and infiltration of lipid streaks in artery
walls, leading to plaques. Understanding the development of atherosclerosis and plaque …

Two-dimensional modal and non-modal instabilities in straight-diverging-straight channel flow

M Jotkar, R Govindarajan - Physics of Fluids, 2019 - pubs.aip.org
A systematic study of a two-dimensional viscous flow through the straight-diverging-straight
(SDS) channel defined by two straight-walled sections of different widths and a divergent …

Optimal transient disturbances behind a circular cylinder in a quasi-two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic duct flow

WK Hussam, MC Thompson, GJ Sheard - Physics of Fluids, 2012 - pubs.aip.org
The transient response of optimal linear perturbations of liquid metal flow under a strong
axial magnetic field in an electrically insulated rectangular duct is considered. The focus is …

Momentum transfer across a semi-circular porous cylinder attached to a channel wall

R Kaur, A Chandra, S Sharma - Meccanica, 2021 - Springer
Momentum transfer from a semi-circular porous cylinder attached to a rectangular channel
wall has been investigated for the numerous values of germane parameters as Reynolds …

Numerical flow analysis of coronary arteries through concentric and eccentric stenosed geometries

KM Guleren - Journal of biomechanics, 2013 - Elsevier
In this study, the flow characteristics through specific concentric and eccentric plaque
formations are investigated via Large Eddy Simulation (LES) turbulence technique …