Displacement thickness Formula

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Displacement thickness is the thickness of how much the film has displaced. Check FAQs
𝛿d=𝛿hx3
𝛿d - Displacement Thickness?𝛿hx - Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness?

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0.867Edit=2.6011Edit3
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Displacement thickness Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝛿d=𝛿hx3
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝛿d=2.6011m3
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝛿d=2.60113
Next Step Evaluate
𝛿d=0.867031666666667m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝛿d=0.867m

Displacement thickness Formula Elements

Variables
Displacement Thickness
Displacement thickness is the thickness of how much the film has displaced.
Symbol: 𝛿d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness
Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness is the thickness of a hydrodynamic boundary at a distance of X.
Symbol: 𝛿hx
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Laminar Flow category

​Go Hydrodynamic boundary layer thickness at distance X from leading edge
𝛿hx=5xRex-0.5
​Go Thermal boundary layer thickness at distance X from leading edge
𝛿Tx=𝛿hxPr-0.333
​Go Momentum thickness
θ=𝛿hx7
​Go Local Friction Coefficient given Reynolds Number
Cfx=0.664Rex-0.5

How to Evaluate Displacement thickness?

Displacement thickness evaluator uses Displacement Thickness = Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness/3 to evaluate the Displacement Thickness, Displacement thickness formula is defined as the distance between the wall and the point where the velocity is 99% of the free-stream velocity, used to quantify the effect of boundary layers on the flow over a flat plate. Displacement Thickness is denoted by 𝛿d symbol.

How to evaluate Displacement thickness using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Displacement thickness, enter Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness (𝛿hx) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Displacement thickness

What is the formula to find Displacement thickness?
The formula of Displacement thickness is expressed as Displacement Thickness = Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness/3. Here is an example- 0.867032 = 2.601095/3.
How to calculate Displacement thickness?
With Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness (𝛿hx) we can find Displacement thickness using the formula - Displacement Thickness = Hydrodynamic Boundary Layer Thickness/3.
Can the Displacement thickness be negative?
Yes, the Displacement thickness, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Displacement thickness?
Displacement thickness is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Displacement thickness can be measured.
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