Backward-facing Step



Reynolds Number Velocity Field Pressure Contour
Re_h = 50
Re_D = 100
Comment The reattachment length is about 1.5; the ratio to the step height (h = 0.5) is about 3.0.

Reynolds Number Velocity Field Pressure Contour
Re_h = 100
Re_D = 200
Comment The reattachment length is about 2.5; the ratio to the step height (h = 0.5) is about 5.0.