Abstract: In this paper, we obtain the asymptotic solution of the general equation for laminar boundary-layer flows with suction. Formulae for calculating the displacement thickness, momentum thickness, an’d skin friction are then derived. Furthermore, the problem of determining the separation point is dealt with. Finally, as a numerical example, we compute certain characteristic boundary-layer parameters for the case of uniform flow over flat plate with constant suction. Our numerical results obtained are in good agreement with those of Iglisch.

Key words: eigenvalues, eigentensors, dyads