1.6 - Turbulent Flow
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What is turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how a river looks as it flows.
What is the critical Reynolds number for pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the number at which flow transitions from laminar to turbulent.
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What defines turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the swirling patterns in a fast-moving river.
The critical Reynolds number for laminar to turbulent transition is approximately what?
💡 Hint: Remember this number as a threshold for flow types.
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Discuss how changes in pipe diameter could influence the flow regime based on Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Consider how Bernoulli's principle interacts with flow types.
Analyze a system where turbulence is desired. What factors would you consider to maximize turbulence within an engineering context?
💡 Hint: Think about how engineers can manipulate these factors for optimal performance.
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