17.3.4. Experimental Investigations

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define laminar flow.

   Hint

   Remember the ordered pattern.

2. 2.

   What does a Reynolds number less than 2300 indicate?

   Hint

   Recall the flow categories.

3. 3.

   What type of flow occurs when Reynolds number is less than 2300?

   • Laminar
   • Turbulent
   • Transitional

   Hint

   Recall the definitions discussed.

4. 4.

   Reynolds number is the ratio of ___ to ___?

   Hint

   Consider flow behaviors.

5. 5.

   Provide a scenario where measuring the Reynolds number would help redesign a fluid transport system and explain your rationale.

   Hint

   Consider the implications of flow type on system design.

6. 6.

   Explain the effects of temperature on the viscosity of fluids and, therefore, on the Reynolds number.

   Hint

   Think about how temperature influences fluid properties.