The hydrodynamic forces on a submerged sphere moving in a circular path

Abstract

Analytical solutions for various hydrodynamic problems are briefly reviewed. The case of a submerged sphere moving in a circular path at constant angular velocity is then analysed based on the linearized velocity potential theory. The potential is expressed by means of a Green function and a distribution of sources over the body surface, written in terms of Legendre functions. The coefficients in the series of the Legendre functions are obtained by imposing the body surface condition. Figures are provided showing the hydrodynamic forces on the sphere.