Reynolds number

dimensionless quantity that is used to help predict similar flow patterns in different fluid flow situations.

Corresponding Quantity Kind:real number

dimensionless quantity	quantity

Named after

Description

At low Reynolds numbers, flows tend to be dominated by laminar (sheet-like) flow, while at high Reynolds numbers, flows tend to be turbulent.

Defining formula

Defining Formula: $R e \equiv \frac{u L}{ν} = \frac{ρ u L}{μ}$
$L$ symbol represents characteristic length
$μ$ symbol represents dynamic viscosity
$ν$ symbol represents kinematic viscosity
$ρ$ symbol represents fluid mass density
$u$ symbol represents fluid velocity (free flow)

References

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