Regarding the coincidence of stream line contours and stream traces

s.jaiswal · January 27, 2014, 08:19

Hi all,
I am doing a problem related to centrifugal effect with cavity rotation.
when i am plotting the results in the Tecplot360 2009, the stream traces and streamline contours are not coinciding, actually both must coincide.

If this problem can be solved then please suggest me what to do, if not then please tell me the reasons behind this.
If any one can solve the problem please reply me, i will be grateful to you.

Thanks in advance...

flotus1 · January 27, 2014, 08:34

As far as I know, a stream tracer is basically a particle that is subject to inertial effects.
Consequently, ts trace only coincides with the streamline when its mass is zero.

FMDenaro · January 27, 2014, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by flotus1

As far as I know, a stream tracer is basically a particle that is subject to inertial effects.
Consequently, ts trace only coincides with the streamline when its mass is zero.

... and if the velocity field is steady

January 27, 2014, 08:19	Regarding the coincidence of stream line contours and stream traces	#1
s.jaiswal New Member Shatrughan Jaiswal Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 12	Hi all, I am doing a problem related to centrifugal effect with cavity rotation. when i am plotting the results in the Tecplot360 2009, the stream traces and streamline contours are not coinciding, actually both must coincide. If this problem can be solved then please suggest me what to do, if not then please tell me the reasons behind this. If any one can solve the problem please reply me, i will be grateful to you. Thanks in advance...

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January 27, 2014, 08:34		#2
flotus1 Super Moderator Alex Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 46	As far as I know, a stream tracer is basically a particle that is subject to inertial effects. Consequently, ts trace only coincides with the streamline when its mass is zero.