Local Reynolds Number Formula

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The Local Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the flow regime around a flat plate in viscous flow, indicating whether the flow is laminar or turbulent. Check FAQs
Rel=(1.328Cf)2
Rel - Local Reynolds Number?Cf - Local Skin-Friction Coefficient?

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708.3206Edit=(1.3280.0499Edit)2
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Local Reynolds Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rel=(1.328Cf)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rel=(1.3280.0499)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rel=(1.3280.0499)2
Next Step Evaluate
Rel=708.320600302223
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rel=708.3206

Local Reynolds Number Formula Elements

Variables
Local Reynolds Number
The Local Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the flow regime around a flat plate in viscous flow, indicating whether the flow is laminar or turbulent.
Symbol: Rel
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Local Skin-Friction Coefficient
The Local Skin-Friction Coefficient is a measure of the frictional resistance experienced by a fluid flowing over a surface, important for analyzing viscous flow behavior.
Symbol: Cf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Chord Length for Flat Plate Case
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How to Evaluate Local Reynolds Number?

Local Reynolds Number evaluator uses Local Reynolds Number = ((1.328)/Local Skin-Friction Coefficient)^2 to evaluate the Local Reynolds Number, Local Reynolds Number formula is defined as a dimensionless value that characterizes the nature of fluid flow near a flat plate, providing a measure of the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces, which is essential in understanding the flow behavior and heat transfer in various engineering applications. Local Reynolds Number is denoted by Rel symbol.

How to evaluate Local Reynolds Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Local Reynolds Number, enter Local Skin-Friction Coefficient (Cf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Local Reynolds Number

What is the formula to find Local Reynolds Number?
The formula of Local Reynolds Number is expressed as Local Reynolds Number = ((1.328)/Local Skin-Friction Coefficient)^2. Here is an example- 708.3206 = ((1.328)/0.049898)^2.
How to calculate Local Reynolds Number?
With Local Skin-Friction Coefficient (Cf) we can find Local Reynolds Number using the formula - Local Reynolds Number = ((1.328)/Local Skin-Friction Coefficient)^2.
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