Coarse treatment makes heat flow surge
A remarkable surge in heat transfer when turbulent water passes over a rough surface may hold clues for climatology and aerodynamics.
References:
Du, Y.-B., and P. Tong. 1998. Enhanced heat transport in turbulent convection over a rough surface. Physical Review Letters 81(Aug. 3):987.
Sources:
Penger Tong
Oklahoma State University
Department of Physics
Stillwater, OK 74078
9/5/98
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