* Velocity must be less than 35 ft/s
Reynolds No. <= 2000 = Laminar Flow
Reynolds No. > 2000 and < 3000 = Transient Flow
Reynolds No. >= 3000 = Turbulent Flow
Velocity - The fluid's distance traveled over a unit of time. The units this program uses feet per second. The velocity of the fluid must be kept under 35ft/s and maintain a laminar flow, to keep from tube peeling.
Laminar Flow - Uniform flow of the fluid. The fluid particles flow in parallel layers. (Re < 2000)
Transient Flow - The fluid begins to fluctuate in the transition region between laminar and turbulent flow. (2000 < Re < 3000)
Turbulent Flow - Non-uniform (turbulent) flow of fluid. The fluid particles no longer flow in parallel layers. (Re > 3000)
Reynolds Number - Used to study the viscous flow of the fluid and to help determine the flow.