Inward propagating chemical waves in Taylor vortices

Abstract

Advection-reaction-diffusion (ARD) waves in the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction in steady Taylor-Couette vortices have been visualized using magnetic-resonance imaging and simulated using an adapted Oregonator model. We show how propagating wave behavior depends on the ratio of advective, chemical and diffusive time scales. In simulations, inward propagating spiral flamelets are observed at high Damköhler number (Da). At low Da, the reaction distributes itself over several vortices and then propagates inwards as contracting ring pulses—also observed experimentally.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.81.047101
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology
Additional Information: ©2010 American Physical Society. Inward propagating chemical waves in Taylor vortices Barnaby W. Thompson, Jan Novak, Mark C. T. Wilson, Melanie M. Britton, and Annette F. Taylor Phys. Rev. E 81, 047101 – Published 28 April 2010
Publication ISSN: 1550-2376
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2024 08:13
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Published Date: 2010-04-28
Authors: Thompson, B.W.
Novak, J. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-5173-3608)
Wilson, M.C.T.
Britton, M.M.
Taylor, A.F.

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