Dimensionless velocity
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A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way: | A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way: | ||
- | :<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{\U}{ | + | :<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{\U}{u_*}}</math> |
- | Where <math>U</math> is the local velocity and <math> | + | Where <math>U</math> is the local velocity and <math>u_*</math> is the [[Friction velocity|friction velocity]] at the closest wall. |
[[Category:Dimensionless parameters]] | [[Category:Dimensionless parameters]] |
Revision as of 14:59, 11 May 2006
A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way:
- Failed to parse (unknown function\U): u^+ \equiv \frac{\U}{u_*}}
Where is the local velocity and is the friction velocity at the closest wall.