2.2 - Non-zero Vorticity
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What is the transition zone in fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship with the Reynolds number.
Define laminar sub-layer.
💡 Hint: Where do we assume constant shear stress?
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What happens to the Reynolds number as fluid moves downstream?
💡 Hint: Think about how speed influences flow characteristics.
True or False: The velocity profile in the laminar sub-layer is assumed to be linear.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of the laminar sub-layer.
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Explain how the transition from laminar to turbulent flow affects energy losses in a piping system.
💡 Hint: Think about how many variables are in play during transitions between flow types.
Calculate the displacement thickness for a flow with a known velocity profile across a flat plate.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of thickness and how they relate to flow velocity and area.
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