Reynolds Number
Chapter Name : Mechanical Properties Of Fluids |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_10_06_01 |
Topic Name : Reynolds Number |
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Sub Topic Name : Reynolds Number |
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Introduction
The Reynolds number (Re) is a dimensionless number that gives a measure of the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces and consequently quantifies the relative importance of these two types of forces for given flow conditions.
Pre-Requisites:
REYNOLDS NUMBER
Real Life Question:
What is REYNOLDS NUMBER?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| REYNOLDS NUMBER | The Reynolds number (Re) is a dimensionless number that gives a measure of the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces and consequently quantifies the relative importance of these two types of forces for given flow conditions.. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Practical examples around us
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| laminar or turbulent flow: | They are also used to characterize different flow regimes, such as laminar or turbulent flow. |
What you learn in Theory:
Reynolds numbers frequently arise when performing dimensional analysis of fluid dynamics problems, and as such can be used to determine dynamic similitude between different experimental cases.
What you learn in Practice:
Reynolds numbers frequently arise when performing dimensional analysis of fluid dynamics problems, and as such can be used to determine dynamic similitude between different experimental cases.