Reynolds Number Flow Regime Classifier
Determine dimensionless fluid flow regimes to evaluate internal piping boundary layer turbulence.
Reynolds Number Equation:
\( Re = \frac{\rho \times V \times D}{\mu} = \frac{V \times D}{\nu} \)
Where \(V\) is velocity, \(D\) is pipe inner diameter, \(\rho\) is density, and \(\nu\) is kinematic viscosity.
Fluid Dynamics Inputs
Reynolds Number
71,819
Flow Regime
TURBULENT FLOW
Regime Boundaries
Laminar Flow (\(Re < 2000\)):
Smooth parallel streamlines
Transitional Flow (\(2000 \le Re \le 4000\)):
Unstable boundary mixing
Turbulent Flow (\(Re > 4000\)):
Full eddy disruption & high friction