Definitions for "Turbulent flow"
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A type of flow in which the path of motion is very irregular, with eddies and swirls. Contrast with laminar flow.
the erratic, nonlinear flow of a fluid, caused by high velocity. Characterized by random eddying flow patterns superimposed on the general flow progressing in a given direction.
Apparently random flow that is not random but defies our ability to analyze it at this time.
Any flow which is not LAMINAR, i.e., the stream lines of the fluid, instead of remaining parallel, become confused and intermingled.
Describes the fluid flow pattern. At high velocity, and high Reynolds numbers, the flow is chaotic and disorganized. The velocity of the flow at the center of the pipe and near the pipe wall are equal.
Motion of a fluid in which its velocity at a fixed point fluctuates randomly with time.
A high-velocity flow in which streamlines are neither parallel nor straight but curled into small tight eddies (compare Laminar flow).
Flow (as is common in air and water) in which the flow lines are confused and the fluid is heterogeneously mixed. Compare to laminar flow.
flow in which the velocity at any point varies erratically
condition where the fluid as a whole is travelling in an apparently uniform stream but the individual particles within the fluid are travelling in a random manner in all directions.
the flow of a fluid that flows turbulently with vortices or other turbulence in which the motion at any point varies rapidly in direction and magnitude and fluid particles move in series of eddies or whirls.
Fluid flow in which the velocity at a given point varies erratically in magnitude and direction.
The type flow in which individual water molecules have nearly random directions of motion superimposed upon the down stream flow trajectory;
Flow rate at which laminar flow is exceeded and filtration performance is adversely affected.
When forces due to inertia are more significant than forces due to viscosity. This typically occurs with a Reynolds number in excess of 4000.
State of fluid flow, where the particles move in irregular, wavy paths. Results in high friction on submerged surfaces, but can more easy follow retreating shapes (e.g. fuselage tails, airfoil behind location of maximum thickness). see also: Laminar Flow.
Gas flow that is not laminar at high pressures and velocities.
This is one way that drippers can regulate the flow of water. It is a method of making the water move through a very winding passageway before it can exit the dripper.
Movement of water within a stream that occurs as discrete eddies and vortices. Turbulent flow is caused by channel topography and friction.
A fluid flow characterized by turbulence. See eddy, laminar flow, transitional flow.
Airflow in which true velocities at a given point vary erratically in speed and direction.
Movement of fluid (blood) with cross-currents and eddies; tends to occur at high velocity and low viscosity. Normally found only in proximal aorta but stenosis may induce turbulent flow which produces 'bruits' and 'murmurs' heard in a stethoscope; responsible for Korotkoff sounds.
Characteristically random flow patterns that form eddies from large to small scales. For internal flows, it occurs at Reynolds numbers greater than 4000. Turbulence is integral to the mixing process between the fuel and air for combustion.