Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow Calculator

✖Distance on X-Axis is the distance of point measured along x-axis form origin.ⓘ Distance on X-Axis [x]			+10% -10%
✖Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.ⓘ Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow [Re_T]			+10% -10%

✖Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness is the distance normal to the wall to a point where the flow velocity has essentially reached the 'asymptotic' velocity, or 99 percent of freestream velocity.ⓘ Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow [δ_T]

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Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness = 0.37*Distance on X-Axis/(Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow^(1/5))
δ_T = 0.37*x/(Re_T^(1/5))
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness - (Measured in Meter) - Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness is the distance normal to the wall to a point where the flow velocity has essentially reached the 'asymptotic' velocity, or 99 percent of freestream velocity.
Distance on X-Axis - (Measured in Meter) - Distance on X-Axis is the distance of point measured along x-axis form origin.
Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow - Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Distance on X-Axis: 2.1 Meter --> 2.1 Meter No Conversion Required
Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow: 3500 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

δ_T = 0.37*x/(Re_T^(1/5)) --> 0.37*2.1/(3500^(1/5))

Evaluating ... ...

δ_T = 0.151917361836111

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.151917361836111 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.151917361836111 ≈ 0.151917 Meter <-- Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness

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Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow Formula

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Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness = 0.37*Distance on X-Axis/(Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow^(1/5))
δ_T = 0.37*x/(Re_T^(1/5))

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How to Calculate Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow?

Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow calculator uses Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness = 0.37*Distance on X-Axis/(Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow^(1/5)) to calculate the Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness, The Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent flow refers to the distance from the surface of a solid body, such as an airfoil or a pipe, to the point where the flow velocity reaches approximately 99% of the free stream velocity. Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness is denoted by δ_T symbol.

How to calculate Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow, enter Distance on X-Axis (x) & Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow (Re_T) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.151917 = 0.37*2.1/(3500^(1/5)).

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What is Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow?

The Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent flow refers to the distance from the surface of a solid body, such as an airfoil or a pipe, to the point where the flow velocity reaches approximately 99% of the free stream velocity and is represented as δ_T = 0.37*x/(Re_T^(1/5)) or Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness = 0.37*Distance on X-Axis/(Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow^(1/5)). Distance on X-Axis is the distance of point measured along x-axis form origin & Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

How to calculate Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow?

The Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent flow refers to the distance from the surface of a solid body, such as an airfoil or a pipe, to the point where the flow velocity reaches approximately 99% of the free stream velocity is calculated using Turbulent Boundary Layer Thickness = 0.37*Distance on X-Axis/(Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow^(1/5)). To calculate Boundary Layer Thickness for Turbulent Flow, you need Distance on X-Axis (x) & Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow (Re_T). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Distance on X-Axis & Reynolds Number for Turbulent Flow and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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