Definition of LAMINAR FLOW

: uninterrupted flow in a fluid near a solid boundary in which the direction of flow at every point remains constant
compare TURBULENT FLOW
First Known Use of LAMINAR FLOW

1935
Rhymes with LAMINAR FLOW

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laminar flow
noun

(Concise Encyclopedia)

Fluid flow in which the fluid travels smoothly or in regular paths. The VELOCITY, PRESSURE, and other flow properties
at each point in the fluid remain constant. Laminar flow over a horizontal surface may be thought of as consisting
of thin layers, all parallel to each other, that slide over each other. It is common only where the flow channel is
relatively small, the fluid is moving slowly, and its VISCOSITY is relatively high. Examples include the flow of oil
through a thin tube and blood flow through capillaries. See also TURBULENT FLOW.
Definition of TURBULENT FLOW

: a fluid flow in which the velocity at a given point varies erratically in magnitude and direction compare

LAMINAR FLOW

First Known Use of TURBULENT FLOW

1895
Rhymes with TURBULENT FLOW

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turbulent flow
noun

(Concise Encyclopedia)

Fluid flow in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations, or mixing. The speed of the fluid at a point is continuously undergoing changes in magnitude
and direction, which results in swirling and eddying as the bulk of the fluid moves in a specific direction. Common examples of turbulent flow include
atmospheric and ocean currents, blood flow in arteries, oil transport in pipelines, lava flow, flow through pumps and turbines, and the flow in boat wakes
and around aircraft wing tips.

STEADY FLOW
Steady flow is defined as the type of flow in which fluid characteristics like velocity,pressure,density...etc at a point do not change in
time.
UNSTEADY FLOW
it is defined as
the type of flow in which fluid characteristics like velocity,pressure,density...etc at a point changes with time.
1.

vacuum cleaner applies the principle of atmospheric pressure to remove dust particles. When it is switched on, the fan sucks out the air from
space inside the vacuum (space A). Space A then becomes a partial vacuum.
2. The atmospheric pressure outside, which is greater, then forces air and dust particles into the filter bag. This traps the dust particles but allows
the air to flow through an exit ath the back.

2.
Whatever various forms and materials they use, a pressure gauge is designed to measure pressure from gases, liquids, vapors or solid bodies in
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