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Prandtl number

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* <math>\mu</math> is the dynamic viscosity coefficient
* <math>\mu</math> is the dynamic viscosity coefficient
* <math>C_p</math> is the specific heat at constant pressure
* <math>C_p</math> is the specific heat at constant pressure
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* <math>k</math> is the coeffient of thermal conduction
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* <math>k</math> is the coefficient of thermal conduction

Revision as of 09:47, 8 September 2005

The Prandtl number is defined as


Pr = \frac{\mu C_p}{k}

where

  • \mu is the dynamic viscosity coefficient
  • C_p is the specific heat at constant pressure
  • k is the coefficient of thermal conduction
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