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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:
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:<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{U}{u_*}}</math>
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:<math>u^+ \equiv \frac{U}{u_*}</math>
Where <math>U</math> is the local velocity and <math>u_*</math> is the [[Friction velocity|friction velocity]] at the closest wall.
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 15:00, 11 May 2006

A non-dimensional velocity for a wall-bounded flow can be defined in the following way:

u^+ \equiv \frac{U}{u_*}

Where U is the local velocity and u_* is the friction velocity at the closest wall.

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