The ability to actively or passively manipulate a flow field to effect a desired change is of
immense technological importance. In this article, methods of control to achieve transition …

This phenomenon, commonly referred to as Polymer Drag Reduction, is familiar to
specialised researchers in fluid mechanics but as yet little known to hydraulic engineers …

The ability to actively or passively manipulate a flow field to bring about a desired change is
of immense technological and economical importance. This volume provides a thorough, up …

The third edition of Bubbles, Drops, and Particles in Non-Newtonian Fluids provides
comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and the latest advances in particle …

The behaviour of two types of drag reducing surfactant solutions was studied in turbulent
flows in pipes of different diameters. Our surfactant systems contained rod-like micelles; they …

Most of the detailed turbulence-structure data available pertain only to the simplest cases,
involving zero pressure-gradient boundary layers and free-shear layers, and indicate that …

The external layer of mucus on fish was investigated as a drag reducing polymer.
Comparing velocity profiles for water flow over rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) and wax …

This state of-the-art review is published in two parts: Part 1 has already appeared and deals
with basic aspects of the subject, while this part sets out details of specific drag reduction …

Since its discovery more than 60 years ago, the drag reduction phenomenon has achieved
many notable energy saving effects. These achievements have encouraged researchers to …

Guargum is a seed galactomannan and is known to be a shear stable drag reducing agent.
However, the aqueous solutions of guargum are very susceptible to microbial degradation …