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Jul 28, 2023 · Turbulent flow or turbulence is a phenomenon that occurs when a fluid, such as water or air, moves irregularly and chaotically. It is characterized by the formation of eddies and vortices within the fluid.
In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to a laminar flow, which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between those layers. [1]
Basics of Turbulent Flow. Whether a flow is laminar or turbulent depends of the relative importance of fluid friction (viscosity) and flow inertia. The ratio of inertial to viscous forces is the Reynolds number.
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turbulent flow, type of fluid (gas or liquid) flow in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations, or mixing, in contrast to laminar flow, in which the fluid moves in smooth paths or layers.
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Nov 16, 2021 · A Clear Description of Turbulent Water. Mathematicians derive the formulas for boundary layer turbulence 100 years after the phenomenon was first formulated. Turbulence makes many people uneasy or downright queasy. And it’s given researchers a headache, too.
Dec 8, 2023 · Turbulent waters. In our oceans, ponds and rivers, organisms interact with flows and rely upon transport processes for their nutrition, organic material recycling and waste removal. Such...
May 21, 2024 · turbulence, In fluid mechanics, a flow condition (see turbulent flow) in which local speed and pressure change unpredictably as an average flow is maintained. Common examples are wind and water swirling around obstructions, or fast flow (Reynolds number greater than 2,100) of any sort.
