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Transition Problem and Localized Turbulent Structures in Pipes

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In the classical experiments of O. Reynolds made in 1883 the critical value of a dimensionless parameter, named now the Reynolds number, \({\text{R}}{{{\text{e}}}_{c}} \approx 2000\), was determined. As this value is exceeded in a pipe of circular cross-section, a turbulent flow regime can occur. The attempts to define this value more exactly undertaken during the twentieth century have not met with success. In this study, we present a review of theoretical, experimental, and numerical investigations of flows in a round pipe at the stage of transition to turbulence performed in recent years, which make it possible to formulate a new view on the nature of laminar-turbulent transition in these flows.

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The study was carried out with the support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (project 19-11-50023) using the facilities of the Supercomputer Center of Moscow State University.

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Nikitin, N.V. Transition Problem and Localized Turbulent Structures in Pipes. Fluid Dyn 56, 31–44 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0015462821010092

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