Stream Function

Stokes equation,
stokes law,
sphere vs
cylinder,
Oseens
approximation,
wall effects

IIT-Madras, Momentum Transfer: July 2005-Dec 2005

 Velocity Potential & Stream Function
w
Vx iVy = complex velocity
z

z x( , ) iy ( , )

F ( x, y, ) 0; equipotential lines
G ( x, y, ) 0; stream lines

IIT-Madras, Momentum Transfer: July 2005-Dec 2005