Discrete cilia modelling with singularity distributions

We discuss in detail techniques for modelling flows due to finite and infinite arrays of beating cilia. An efficient technique, based on concepts from previous ‘singularity models’ is described, that is accurate in both near and far-fields. Cilia are modelled as curved slender ellipsoidal bodies by...

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Principais autores: Smith, D, Gaffney, E, Blake, J
Formato: Journal article
Publicado em: Springer 2007