2.7 - Calculating Reynolds Number
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Define Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: What does it measure about fluid flow?
What is the formula for Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: What three quantities are involved in the formula?
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What does a higher Reynolds number indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow characteristics.
True or False: A Reynolds number less than 2000 describes turbulent flow.
💡 Hint: Consider the transition points defined for flow types.
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A water body has a hydraulic radius of 0.75 m and flow velocity of 1.5 m/s. Calculate its Reynolds number. Given viscosity is 1.0 × 10^-6 m²/s.
💡 Hint: Identify each component in the calculation.
Design a small channel with specified velocity and width. Calculate Reynolds number under varied conditions: low and high viscosity fluids.
💡 Hint: Try simulating changes in velocity or dimensions to observe outcomes.
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