The document discusses different types of fluid flow, including laminar and turbulent flow. It defines laminar flow as a well-ordered flow with smooth sliding of adjacent fluid layers, while turbulent flow is erratic with mixing between layers. The transition from laminar to turbulent flow depends on the Reynolds number, with laminar flow below 2100 and turbulent flow above. Viscosity is also discussed, with Newton's law of viscosity applying to laminar flow of Newtonian fluids. Formulas are given for viscosity of gases using mean free path and molecular force field approaches.
The document discusses different types of fluid flow, including laminar and turbulent flow. It defines laminar flow as a well-ordered flow with smooth sliding of adjacent fluid layers, while turbulent flow is erratic with mixing between layers. The transition from laminar to turbulent flow depends on the Reynolds number, with laminar flow below 2100 and turbulent flow above. Viscosity is also discussed, with Newton's law of viscosity applying to laminar flow of Newtonian fluids. Formulas are given for viscosity of gases using mean free path and molecular force field approaches.
The document discusses different types of fluid flow, including laminar and turbulent flow. It defines laminar flow as a well-ordered flow with smooth sliding of adjacent fluid layers, while turbulent flow is erratic with mixing between layers. The transition from laminar to turbulent flow depends on the Reynolds number, with laminar flow below 2100 and turbulent flow above. Viscosity is also discussed, with Newton's law of viscosity applying to laminar flow of Newtonian fluids. Formulas are given for viscosity of gases using mean free path and molecular force field approaches.