Laser interferometric holography investigation of free convection about a vertical plate of non-uniform temperature

Author

Richard Kenneth Thomson

Abstract

"An experimental investigation was conducted using a holographic interferometer to detect the temperature variation in a free convection boundary layer about a vertical heated plate. The heated plate was non-isothermal and investigations were conducted for four temperature distributions; the maximum plate temperature ranged from 200F to 493F. Photographs were taken of the fringe patterns and boundary layer thickness measurements, as well as temperature measurements, were made. A theoretical model was constructed by applying the integral method to the energy and momentum equations. The experimental values agree quite well with this model. The advantages of the holographic interferometer over other systems are discussed"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Reisbig, R. L.

Committee Member(s)

Crosbie, A. L. (Alfred L.)
Rigler, A. K.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1971

Pagination

vii, 56 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-49).

Rights

© 1971 Richard Kenneth Thomson, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Heat -- Convection, Natural -- Mathematical modelsHolographic interferometryHeat -- Transmission

Thesis Number

T 2594

Print OCLC #

6037390

Electronic OCLC #

872277990

Recommended Citation

Thomson, Richard Kenneth, "Laser interferometric holography investigation of free convection about a vertical plate of non-uniform temperature" (1971). Masters Theses. 7231.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7231