Some features of a turbulent separated flow and heat transfer behind a step and a rib. 1. Flow structure

The influence of the shape and size of the obstacle on separated flow and heat transfer is studied experimentally. Results of investigation and comparative analysis of the hydrodynamic structure of a separated flow behind a step and a rib are presented. A principally different character of transfer processes in the separated flow behind obstacles of these types is demonstrated. The flow structure in the secondary vortex region is considered.