Physics of Convection

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Basic scenario:

Non dimensional equation for time-dependent convection in a constant-property Boussinesq fluid:

scaled  by:

How to solve the equations:

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Higher Rayleigh numbers:

Numerical Simulation:

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Time-dependent convection:

Influence of the Prandtl number:

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Percentage of vertical vorticity:

The influence of volumetric heating:

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Temperature and Pressure dependent viscosity

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Thermochemical Convection:

Examples of 'fingers':

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Effects of Rotation

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Conclusion