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Reynolds Number

Reynolds Number

Reynolds Number

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                          I am wondering how you calculate the Reynolds Number, Re, for wire moving in a fluid. What
                          characteristic dimension do you use; and what criteria do you use to determine a turbulent state?

                                My approach would be to use

                           Re = vD/viscosity(k)
                           v = velocity of wire D = diameter of wire
                           viscosity(k) = kinematic viscosity
                          And to use the criteria for flow over a flat plate. Does this make any sense?

                          Thank You

                          Don
                          dleffingwell@snet.net

RE: Reynolds Number

what kind of values do you get?  do they make sense?

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