Abstract
The linear stability analysis of a mixed convection viscous flow in a vertical porous pipe is here investigated. The contribution of viscous heating is assumed to be non negligible. A fully developed flow regime is assumed for the basic state. The local balance equations for this state display dual stationary solutions. The dual branches of stationary solutions are determined numerically. Since the pipe is characterised by an isothermal lateral surface, the viscous heating is the sole cause of the buoyancy force. In order to investigate the stability of the basic dual solutions, small amplitude disturbances with the form of normal modes are superposed to the basic state. The solution of the eigenvalue problem obtained allows one to determine the growth rate associated to both the basic solution branches. The sign of the growth rate determines whether the particular basic solution is stable or unstable.
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