Asymptotic analysis of the steady-state and time-dependent Berman problem (Q5936118): Difference between revisions

The Berman problem deals with laminar flows in channels with suction or injection on the walls. For similarity solution, the Berman problem can be described by Riabouchinsky-Proudman-Johnson equation: \(F_{yyt} = \varepsilon F_{yyyy}+F_yF_{yy}-FF_{yyy}\), \(F(-1,t) = F_y(-1,t)= F_y(1,t) = 0\), \(F(1,t) = 1\). For steady problem, the authors study by perturbation methods the above equation for \(\varepsilon \to 0\) and for \(\varepsilon \to \infty\). A Hopf bifurcation is found and discussed. Then a numerical technique is applied to time-dependent flows, and a limit-cycle solution is examined for small values of \(\varepsilon\).