When discussing research in physics and in science more generally, it is common to ascribe
equal importance to the three components of the scientific trinity: theoretical, experimental …

Since the seminal work of Taylor in 1923, Taylor–Couette (TC) flow has served as a
paradigm to study hydrodynamic instabilities and bifurcation phenomena. Transitions of …

Detecting the flow regimes of Newtonian turbulence (NT), elasto-inertial filament (EIF),
elasto-inertial turbulence (EIT), and maximum drag reduction (MDR) of polymer solution and …

When subjected to sufficiently strong velocity gradients, solutions of long, flexible polymers
exhibit flow instabilities and chaotic motion, often referred to as elastic turbulence. Its …

Recent experiments have reported a novel transition to elasto-inertial turbulence in the
Taylor–Couette flow of a dilute polymer solution. Unlike previously reported transitions, this …

Buoyant jets have been a topic of interest due to their presence in various natural and
industrial phenomena, as well as in our daily lives. Covering extensive literature, our focus …

We present an experimental investigation of turbulent drag reduction with flexible and rigid
polymer solutions in a 2: 1 aspect ratio rectangular duct. The flexible polymer is partially …

Direct numerical simulations employing the finitely extensible nonlinear elastic constitutive
model closed with Peterlin's approximation (FENE-P) are used to investigate the far-field …

Long-chained, viscoelastic surfactant solutions (VES) have been widely employed in the oil
and gas industry, particularly in hydraulic fracturing and gravel-packing operations, where …

The interplay between viscoelasticity and inertia in dilute polymer solutions at high
deformation rates can result in inertioelastic instabilities. The nonlinear evolution of these …