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Ishimoto, Kenta. "Hydrodynamics of squirming locomotion at low Reynolds numbers." 京都大学 (Kyoto University), 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/199079.

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Guo, Zhifeng. "Numerical methods for the motion of particles in low Reynolds number hydrodynamics." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp04/mq24144.pdf.

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Reedha, Devesing. "Study of open channel hydrodynamics using a low-Reynolds-number turbulence model." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2003. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.488444.

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Webster, John Ackroyd III. "Design and Analysis of Low Reynolds Number Marine Propellers with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Transition Modeling." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/93038.

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Small-scale marine propellers operate at low Reynolds numbers, where laminar-turbulent transition of the boundary layer can impact the distributions of pressure and shear stress on the blade surface. Marine propellers operating at low Reynolds numbers are subject to laminar-turbulent transition of the boundary layer, which impacts the distributions of pressure and shear stress on the blade surface. To design efficient propellers for operation at low Reynolds numbers, transitional effects must be included in the evaluations of propeller performance. In this work, transition modeling techniques
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Vargas-Dilaz, Salvador. "Numerical simulations of hydrodynamic particle interactions at low particle Reynolds number." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/11500.

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When solid particles are suspended in the fluid and are not in a jammed state, a fruitful approach to modelling the system can be to describe it as a system of particles interacting both with each other and with an external field. In the specific case when the particles are far enough apart, the dominant interactions between particles are those mediated by the surrounding fluid rather than direct particle-particle interactions, possibly only when the particles are touching. One of the most important phenomena observed in this regime is particle roping – rather than being evenly dispersed throu
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Strong, Elizabeth Ford. "Hydrodynamic loading of a porous plate at low Reynolds number conditions." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/113751.

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Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2017.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-63).<br>In this thesis, we discuss our experimental work conducted to investigate the flow through and around porous disks driven through a viscous fluid at low Reynolds number conditions. Specifically, we present the results from a series of experiments in which we investigated the hydrodynamic drag experienced by thin (thickness to diameter ratio is t/d < 5%), circular disks of constant porosity (void fracti
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Ohmura, Takuya. "Near-wall Dynamics of Active and Passive Particles at Low Reynolds Number." Kyoto University, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/232226.

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Shehata, Hisham. "Unsteady Aerodynamic/Hydrodynamic Analysis of Bio-inspired Flapping Elements at Low Reynolds Number." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/97567.

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The impressive kinematic capabilities and structural adaptations presented by bio-locomotion continue to inspire some of the advancements in today's small-scaled flying and swimming vehicles. These vehicles operate in a low Reynolds number flow regime where viscous effects dominate flow interactions, which makes it challenging to generate lift and thrust. Overcoming these challenges means utilizing non-conventional lifting and flow control mechanisms generated by unsteady flapping body motion. Understanding and characterizing the aerodynamic phenomena associated with the unsteady motion is vit
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Marchetti, Benjamin. "Sédimentation de particules : effets collectifs et filaments déformables." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018AIXM0364/document.

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Une étude expérimentale et numérique traitant de l'influence de structures tourbillonnaires sur la sédimentation de nuage de particules sphériques sous l'effet de la gravité est présentée dans une première partie de ce manuscrit. L'écoulement est créé par électro-convection, ce qui permet de générer un réseau de vortex contrôlés en vitesse et de taille constante qui imite un écoulement tourbillonnaire. Des techniques de PIV (Particle image-velocimetry) et de suivi de particules sont utilisés pour étudier la sédimentation du nuage.Le nuage est modélisé comme un ensemble de particules ponctuelle
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Srinivasa, Murthy P. "Low Reynolds Number Airfoil Aerodynamics." Thesis, Indian Institute of Science, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/2005/229.

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In this thesis we describe the development of Reynolds- averaged Navier Stokes code for the flow past two- dimensional configuration. Particularly, emphasis has been laid on the study of low Reynolds number airfoil aerodynamics. The thesis consists of five chapters covering the back ground history, problem formulation, method of solution and discussion of the results and conclusion. Chapter I deals with a detailed background history of low Reynolds number aerodynamics, problem associated with it, state of the art, its importance in practical applications in aircraft industries. Chapter II d
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Tam, Daniel See Wai 1980. "Motion at low Reynolds number." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/49682.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2008.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-192).<br>The work described in this thesis centers on inertialess motion at low Reynolds numbers at the crossroad between biofluids and microfluids. Here we address questions regarding locomotion of micro-swimmers, transport of nutrient around micro-organisms as well as mixing and heat exchange inside micro-droplets of water. A general framework for the investigation of optimal locomotion strategies for slender swimmers has been developed and appli
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Erm, Lincoln. "Low-Reynolds-number turbulent boundary layers /." Connect to thesis, 1988. http://eprints.unimelb.edu.au/archive/00000226.

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Stevens, Patrick Robert Robbie James. "Unsteady low Reynolds number aerodynamic forces." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2015. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.709135.

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Box, Stuart James. "Rotational motion at low Reynolds number." Thesis, University of Bristol, 2015. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.688351.

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Driven cyclic or periodic motion is a recurrent feature of many of the microscopic mechanical systems that support life. For example, fields of cilia, nano-scale hair-like structures, beat together to transport fluids though mammalian tracts. Bacteria and other micro-organisms are able to swim using similar organelles known as flagella, while "molecular motors" provide traction in muscle tissue. These mechanisms rely on the hydrodynamics and statistical mechanics of driven cyclic motion at the micro-scale. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate these principles in an abstract sense, in o
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Chebbi, Brahim. "Experiments in low Reynolds number flows." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/5989.

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Hamel, Joshua M. "Hydrofoil static pressure acquisition at high Reynolds number." Thesis, Springfield, Va. : Available from National Technical Information Service, 2001. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA403412.

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Yu, Tony S. (Tony Sheung). "Elastic tail propulsion at low Reynolds number." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/38700.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2007.<br>This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-76).<br>A simple way to generate propulsion at low Reynolds number is to periodically oscillate a passive flexible filament. Here we present a macroscopic experimental investigation of such a propulsive mechanism. A robotic swimmer is constructed and both tail shape and propulsive force are measured. Filament
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Samson, Ophir. "Low Reynolds number swimming in complex environments." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/5723.

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The study of swimming micro-organisms has been of interest not just to biologists, but also to fluid dynamicists for over a century. As they are rarely in isolation, much interest has been focused on the study of the swimmers’ interaction with their environment. By virtue of the typically small sizes of these organisms and their swimming protocols, the characteristic Reynolds number of the motion of the fluid around them is small. Hence they reside in a Stokes flow regime where viscous forces dominate inertial effects and where far-field interactions (e.g. with nearby walls) can have a signifi
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Lande-Sudall, David. "Co-located offshore wind and tidal stream turbines." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2017. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/colocated-offshore-wind-and-tidal-stream-turbines(72acb21d-1b88-45ad-b944-3f9664330420).html.

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Co-location of offshore wind turbines at sites being developed for tidal stream arrays has been proposed as a method to increase capacity and potentially reduce the cost of electricity compared to operating either technology independently. This research evaluates the cost of energy based on capital expenditure and energy yield. It is found that, within the space required around a single 3 MW wind turbine, co-location provides a 10-16% cost saving compared to operating the same size tidal-only array without a wind turbine. Furthermore, for the same cost of electricity, a co-located farm could g
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Calderon, Dario. "Plunging low aspect ratio wings in low Reynolds number flows." Thesis, University of Bath, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.616645.

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A growing desire exists to develop Micro Air Vehicles (MA Vs) that fall within a 15cm span. Their small scale and low operating flight speeds encourage a low Reynolds Number (Re) regime, in the order of Re - 104 - 105 . Wings under these conditions are highly susceptible to separated flows, posing a significant challenge for the MA V. Natural flyers are able to confront these issues through flapping flight, which has inspired an entire research field on the aerodynamics of oscillating wings. While the number of parameters that govern the problem is exhaustive, studies are required to explain t
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Nelson, Joshua T. "Practical modification for low Reynolds number propeller applications." Thesis, Wichita State University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10057/2514.

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Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and, specifically, Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAV) are increasing. As is the case for all aircraft, propulsion plays a significant factor in overall vehicle performance. Most small UAV or MAV propellers are commercial, off-the-shelf products given their availability and low cost. Unfortunately, the off-the-shelf propellers are not tailored to a specific vehicle and/or mission. Only limited technical and performance data is available for the propellers. A number of modifications have been used on larger (manned) aircraft propellers and rotors in the p
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Hall, Jeremiah. "Low Reynolds number aerodynamics for micro aerial vehicles." Connect to online resource, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:1448684.

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Usui, Michiko. "AEROMECHANICS OF LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER INFLATABLE/RIGIDIZABLE WINGS." UKnowledge, 2004. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/321.

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Use of an inflatable/rigidizable wing is explored for Mars airplane designs. The BIG BLUE (Baseline Inflatable-wing Glider Balloon Launched Unmanned airplane Experiment) project was developed at the University of Kentucky, with an objective to demonstrate feasibility of this technology with a flight-test of an high-altitude glider with inflatable/rigidizable wings. The focus of this thesis research was to design and analyze the wing for this project. The wings are stowed in the fuselage, inflate during ascent, and rigidize with exposure to UV light. The design of wings was evaluated by using a
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Gough, Tim. "Low Reynolds number turbulent boundary layers and wakes." Thesis, University of Surrey, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360949.

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Chan, Brian 1980. "Propulsion devices for locomotion at low-Reynolds number." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/27065.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2004.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-66).<br>We have designed, built, and tested three novel devices that use low-Reynolds number flows for self propulsion. The three-link swimmer is designed to swim through in a free viscous fluid using cyclic flipping motion of two rigid fins attached to a rigid midsection. Robosnail 1 uses lubrication pressures underneath a flexible, sinusoidally waving boundary to generate thrust, and Robosnail 2 uses five independently controlled translating feet segm
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Childs, Laura Helen. "Low Reynolds number flows of generalized non-Newtonian fluids." Thesis, University of Bristol, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.633090.

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A Newtonian fluid is one for which the stress induced by flow is proportional to the strain rate, with the constant of proportionality being the fluid's viscosity. Fluids not adhering to this linear relationship are described as non-Newtonian. This thesis considers several problems involving flows of generalized non-Newtonian fluids - where the effective viscosity is a nonlinear function of the strain rate - experiencing negligible inertial effects. First, we consider the flow of a power-law fluid through a rectangular duct. We propose a numerical method of solution, reliant on expressing the
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Howell, R. J. "Wake-separation bubble interactions in low Reynolds number turbomachinery." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.604667.

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There is a continual demand for a reduction in the cost and weight of aero-engines. Suppliers of engines always need to reduce manufacturing costs and airlines want to carry more passengers or cargo. This thesis will show that reducing the number of blades in the low pressure turbine is a potent way of achieving both of these goals. Through a program of experimental and numerical work, it is shown how it is possible to reduce the number of blades in the turbine by approximately 15% relative to the first generation of high lift blading employed in the BMW Rolls-Royce BR715 low pressure turbine.
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Jones, Anya Rachel. "Unsteady low Reynolds number aerodynamics of a waving wing." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.608953.

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Curtis, Mark Peter. "Aspects of low Reynolds number microswimming using singularity methods." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2013. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:13dcb39b-f5b7-4d46-92d4-21a9afbecd08.

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Three different models, relating to the study of microswimmers immersed in a low Reynolds number fluid, are presented. The underlying, mathematical concepts employed in each are developed using singularity methods of Stokes flow. The first topic concerns the motility of an artificial, three-sphere microswimmer with prescribed, non-reciprocal, internal forces. The swimmer progresses through a low Reynolds number, nonlinear, viscoelastic medium. The model developed illustrates that the presence of the viscoelastic rheology, when compared to a Newtonian environment, increases both the net displacemen
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Shirley, Gregory B. (Gregory Brenton) 1975. "An experimental investigation of a low Reynolds number, high Mach number centrifugal compressor." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9665.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1998.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-120).<br>Experiments were performed on a super-scale test facility to study the performance of very small centrifugal compressors suitable for microfabrication. ThE test facility was 75 times larger than the full-scale device and operated under 17/5 atmospheric pressure conditions to correctly match the Reynolds number, which is about 20,000. The impeller tip speed of the test facility matched those in the design full-scale device to capture the effe
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Sathaye, Sagar Sanjeev. "Lift distributions on low aspect ratio wings at low Reynolds numbers." Link to electronic thesis, 2004. http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/ETD/Available/etd-0427104-091112.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute.<br>Keywords: Low Reynolds Number; Micro Air Vehicle; Low Aspect Ratio; Spanwise pressure measurements; Spanwise Lift Distributions. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-85).
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Chen, Suzhen Aerospace &amp Mechanical Engineering Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW. "An improved low-Reynolds-number k-E [ symbol -dissipation rate]." Awarded by:University of New South Wales - Australian Defence Force Academy. School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, 2000. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/38651.

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[Formulae and special characters can only be approximated here. Please see the pdf version of the Abstract for an accurate reproduction.] Since the damping functions employed by most of the low-Reynolds-number models are related to the non-dimensional distance y+[ special character ??? near-wall non-dimensional distance in y direction], which is based on local wall shear stress, these models become invalid for separated flows, because the wall shear stress is zero at the reattachment point. In addition, the pressure-velocity correlation term is neglected in most of these models, although this
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Wolgemuth, Charles William. "Theory and experiment on thin life at low Reynolds number." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289171.

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Many interesting problems in cellular biophysics involve the dynamics of filamentary elastic objects with bend and twist degrees of freedom, moving in a viscous environment. Motivated by the mysterious macrofiber formation in B. subtilis and the rotational dynamics of bacterial flagella, we have sought to establish a general theoretical structure to deal with elastic filament dynamics, analyze these equations for model systems, and to determine the important physical parameters that set the dynamical scales for these systems. We first studied the novel problem of a rotationally forced elastic
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Stoos, James Arthur Leal L. Gary Leal L. Gary Herbolzheimer Eric. "Particle dynamics near fluid interfaces in low-Reynolds number flows /." Diss., Pasadena, Calif. : California Institute of Technology, 1988. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02022007-110333.

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Mehra, Amitav. "Computational investigation and design of low Reynolds number micro-turbomachinery." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/10516.

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Saha, Nilanjan. "Gap Size Effect on Low Reynolds Number Wind Tunnel Experiments." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35938.

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A system was designed to measure the effect of gap size on semi-span low Reynolds number wind tunnel experiments. The lift forces on NACA 1412, NACA 2412 and NACA 4412 half wings were measured using a strain gauge balance at chord Reynolds numbers of 100,000 and 200,000 and three different gap sizes including sealed gap. Pressure distributions on both airfoil top and bottom surfaces in the chord-wise direction near the gap were recorded for these airfoils. Also recorded was the span wise pressure distribution on both the airfoil surfaces at the quarter chord section. The results revealed that
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Chen, Jian. "Chemistry and physics in low Reynolds number micro steady streaming devices /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9928.

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Viieru, Dragos. "Flapping and fixed wing aerodynamics of low Reynolds number flight vehicles." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2006. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0015704.

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Cleaver, David. "Low Reynolds number flow control through small-amplitude high-frequency motion." Thesis, University of Bath, 2011. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547620.

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There is currently growing interest in the field of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs). A MAV is characterized by its low Reynolds numbers flight regime which makes lift and thrust creation a significant challenge. One possible solution inspired by nature is flapping flight, but instead of the large-amplitude low-frequency motion suited to the muscular actuators of nature, small-amplitude high-frequency motion may be more suitable for electrical actuators. In this thesis the effect of small-amplitude high-frequency motion is experimentally investigated focusing on three aspects: general performance imp
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Cole, Sarah Elizabeth S. B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Design of two-tailed swimmer to swim at low-Reynolds number." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/54530.

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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2009.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 30).<br>In the realm of systems with Reynolds numbers less than 1, swimming is a difficult task. Viscous forces from the fluid dominate inertial forces. In order to propel itself, a mechanism must be designed to overcome the viscous forces from the fluid and satisfy the non-reciprocal, cyclic motion requirements of the Scallop Theorem. Furthermore, a swimmer must employ one of the three mechanisms stated by Purcell to b
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Hammett, Victoria N. (Victoria Nicole). "Optimizing the stroke of Purcell's rotator, a low Reynolds number swimmer." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/74440.

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Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2012.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 24).<br>Purcell's rotator is a theoretical low Reynolds number swimmer that can act as a model of more complex natural microorganisms, such as E.coli. Because of the low Reynolds number environment, the swimmer has approximately no inertia and it's motion is dominated by viscous forces. The version of Purcell's rotator examined in this paper is two dimensional and has three rigid links which rotate about the center of t
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Roy, Valentin. "Numerical analysis of airfoils with gurney flaps at low reynolds number." Thesis, McGill University, 2013. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=119634.

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A two-dimensional numerical investigation was performed to determine the effect of a Gurney flap on symmetric and cambered airfoils at very low Reynolds number. A Gurney flap is a device consisting of a small tab attached at the trailing edge and perpendicular to the chord line of the airfoil. Originally installed on a race car wing, a Gurney flap was proven to have a positive influence on the lift to drag ratio, and leading therefore to better efficiency and performance. First studies of Gurney flap showed that the optimal length of such a device is in the order of 1-4% of the chord length. T
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Ihi, Rafael Nascimento. "Low and high reynolds number study of fluid-structure interaction problems." Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, 2014. http://www.bd.bibl.ita.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=2945.

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The present work is concerned with studying fluid-structure interaction problems using a high-fidelity representation for the fluid. In particular, the research aims to analyze the aeroelastic behavior of rigid airfoils and cylinders with elastic constraints, with emphasis in the effects of the inclusion of viscous terms in the aerodynamic formulation. The aerodynamic operator is constructed from the results of flow simulations using a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool which solves the 2-D Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with appropriate turbulence closures. Both low and
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Johansen, Todd A. "Optimization of a Low Reynolds Number 2-D Inflatable Airfoil Section." DigitalCommons@USU, 2011. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/864.

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A stand-alone genetic algorithm (GA) and an surrogate-based optimization (SBO) combined with a GA were compared for accuracy and performance. Comparisons took place using the Ackley Function and Rastrigin's Function, two functions with multiple local maxima and minima that could cause problems for more traditional optimization methods, such as a gradient-based method. The GA and SBO with GA were applied to the functions through a fortran interface and it was found that the SBO could use the same number of function evaluations as the GA and achieve at least 5 orders of magnitude greater accurac
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Hammer, Patrick Richard. "A Discrete Vortex Method Application to Low Reynolds Number Aerodynamic Flows." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1311792450.

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Ewing, Mark E. "Fundamental studies of enhanced heat exchanger surfaces at low Reynolds number." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1302011882.

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Webb, Charles. "Separation and Vorticity Transport in Massively-Unsteady Low Reynolds Number Flows." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1244864717.

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Marks, Christopher R. "Surface Stress Sensors for Closed Loop Low Reynolds Number Separation Control." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1309998636.

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Chang, Huakang. "The steady Navier-Stokes problem for low Reynolds' number viscous jets." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/30968.

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The classical existence theorem for the steady Navier-Stokes equations, based on a bound for the solution's Dirichlet integral, provides little qualitative information about the solution. In particular, if a domain is unbounded, it is not evident that the solution will be unique even when the data are small. Inspired by the works of Odqvist for the interior problem and of Finn for the problem of flow past an obstacle, we give a potential theoretic construction of a solution of the steady Navier-Stokes equations in several domains with noncompact boundaries. We begin by studying a scalar quasi
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Pantelidis, Konstantinos. "Reynolds number effects on the aerodynamics of compact axial compressors." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2018. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284940.

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An axial compressor for a domestic appliance can be designed to be smaller than an equivalent centrifugal compressor. However, the performance of such a compact axial compression system is limited by increased viscous losses and reduced flow turning at low Reynolds numbers ($Re$). In domestic appliance compressors, $Re$ is typically in the range $10^4$ - $10^5$. Although the aerodynamics of isolated aerofoils operating at these $Re$ have been studied extensively, the flow fields within low $Re$ axial compressors have not been investigated in detail. This dissertation aims to develop an improve
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