Streamline critical

Laminar and Turbulent Flow, Reynolds Number These terms refer to two distinct types of flow. In laminar flow, there are smooth streamlines and the fuiid velocity components vary smoothly with position, and with time if the flow is unsteady. The flow described in reference to Fig. 6-1 is laminar. In turbulent flow, there are no smooth streamlines, and the velocity shows chaotic fluctuations in time and space. Velocities in turbulent flow may be reported as the sum of a time-averaged velocity and a velocity fluctuation from the average. For any given flow geometry, a dimensionless Reynolds number may be defined for a Newtonian fluid as Re = LU p/ I where L is a characteristic length. Below a critical value of Re the flow is laminar, while above the critical value a transition to turbulent flow occurs. The geometry-dependent critical Reynolds number is determined experimentally. 

Since a critical strain-rate (sf) must be surpassed to break the chemical bond, only macromolecules flowing close to the central streamline could be degraded near the scission threshold. Another streamline passing through the orifice at a distance r from the symmetry axis will reach the required strain rate at a higher fluid velocity (Fig. 35) in order to meet the condition ... 

Whenever possible, streamline conditions of flow are avoided in heat exchangers because of the very low heat transfer coefficients which are obtained. With very viscous liquids, however, turbulent conditions can be produced only if a very high pressure drop across the plant is permissible. In the processing industries, streamline flow in heat exchangers is most commonly experienced with heavy oils and brines at low temperatures. Since the viscosity of these materials is critically dependent on temperature, the equations would not be expected to apply with a high degree of accuracy. 

The total shear force acting on the surface is found by adding the forces acting in the streamline (x < xc) and turbulent (x > xc) regions. This can be done provided the critical value Rex, is known. 

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When the shear rate reaches a critical value, secondary flows occur. In the concentric cylinder, a stable secondary flow is set up with a rotational axis perpendicular to both the shear gradient direction and the vorticity axis, i.e. a rotation occurs around a streamline. Thus a series of rolling toroidal flow patterns occur in the annulus of the Couette. This of course enhances the energy dissipation and we see an increase in the stress over what we might expect. The critical value of the angular velocity of the moving cylinder, Qc, gives the Taylor number ... 

In practical combustion systems, such as CO boilers, the flue gas experiences spatial and temporal variations. Constituent concentration, streamline residence time, and temperature are critical to determining an efficient process design. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and chemical kinetic modeling are used to achieve accurate design assessments and NO, reduction predictions based on these parameters. The critical parameters affecting SNCR and eSNCR design are listed in Table 17.4. 

Both the EMEA and the EDA have recognised the need to streamline the drug development process in order to bring new medicines to patients more rapidly see for example FDA (2004) Critical Path Initiative . The FDA raise (FDA (2006) Critical Path Opportunities List ) a number of statistical issues that need to be resolved in order to help make the clinical trials process more efficient ... 

Hence, the viscosity ij is important, and a streamline or laminar viscous flow of the particles occurs. (For velocities larger than the critical value vR given by... 

Process development—this section ends each step, providing a summary of factors involved in the selection of reagents, solvents, their amounts, process conditions, detail of critical parameters, efforts to streamline the process (e.g., increase concentrations and combine steps), and so on. When events occur that give special concern, these are detailed. One unexpected example in one project was the impact that light had on samples of an intermediate being... 

For flat die extrusion of sheet, critical variables are temperature control, residence time and flow channel streamlining. Recent developments have been presented (175, 176). Sheet and film extrusion lines include cooling and polishing rolls. 

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