Location of Transition Point Calculator

✖The Transition Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the transition from laminar to turbulent flow over a flat plate in hypersonic conditions.ⓘ Transition Reynolds Number [Ret]			+10% -10%
✖The Static Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow and deformation under shear stress, particularly relevant in hypersonic transition scenarios.ⓘ Static Viscosity [μe]			+10% -10%
✖The Static Velocity is the velocity of a fluid at a specific point in a flow field, measured relative to the surrounding fluid at rest.ⓘ Static Velocity [u_e]			+10% -10%
✖The Static Density is the mass per unit volume of a fluid at rest, crucial for understanding fluid behavior in hypersonic flow conditions.ⓘ Static Density [ρ_e]			+10% -10%

✖The Location Transition Point is the specific position on a flat plate where the flow transitions from laminar to hypersonic, affecting the behavior of viscous flow.ⓘ Location of Transition Point [xt]

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Location of Transition Point Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density)
xt = (Ret*μe)/(u_e*ρ_e)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Location Transition Point - (Measured in Meter) - The Location Transition Point is the specific position on a flat plate where the flow transitions from laminar to hypersonic, affecting the behavior of viscous flow.
Transition Reynolds Number - The Transition Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the transition from laminar to turbulent flow over a flat plate in hypersonic conditions.
Static Viscosity - (Measured in Pascal Second) - The Static Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow and deformation under shear stress, particularly relevant in hypersonic transition scenarios.
Static Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - The Static Velocity is the velocity of a fluid at a specific point in a flow field, measured relative to the surrounding fluid at rest.
Static Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - The Static Density is the mass per unit volume of a fluid at rest, crucial for understanding fluid behavior in hypersonic flow conditions.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Transition Reynolds Number: 2500 --> No Conversion Required
Static Viscosity: 11.2 Poise --> 1.12 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Static Velocity: 8.8 Meter per Second --> 8.8 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Static Density: 98.3 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 98.3 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

xt = (Ret*μe)/(u_e*ρ_e) --> (2500*1.12)/(8.8*98.3)

Evaluating ... ...

xt = 3.23684453898086

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

3.23684453898086 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

3.23684453898086 ≈ 3.236845 Meter <-- Location Transition Point

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Static Velocity at Transition Point

Go Static Velocity = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Density*Location Transition Point)

Static Density at Transition Point

Go Static Density = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Location Transition Point)

Location of Transition Point

Go Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density)

Transition Reynolds Number

Go Transition Reynolds Number = (Static Density*Static Velocity*Location Transition Point)/Static Viscosity

Location of Transition Point Formula

Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density)
xt = (Ret*μe)/(u_e*ρ_e)

What is Transition Reynolds Number?

Transitional or transient flow is the phase of flow that occurs between laminar and turbulent flow and corresponds to Reynolds numbers that land between 2300 and 4000. In this type of flow, there is a mixture of laminar and turbulent flows present.

How to Calculate Location of Transition Point?

Location of Transition Point calculator uses Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density) to calculate the Location Transition Point, Location of Transition Point formula is defined as a measure of the point on a flat plate where the flow changes from laminar to turbulent, which is critical in understanding the viscous flow behavior and its effects on the plate's surface. Location Transition Point is denoted by xt symbol.

How to calculate Location of Transition Point using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Location of Transition Point, enter Transition Reynolds Number (Ret), Static Viscosity (μe), Static Velocity (u_e) & Static Density (ρ_e) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Location of Transition Point calculation can be explained with given input values -> 3.236845 = (2500*1.12)/(8.8*98.3).

FAQ

What is Location of Transition Point?

Location of Transition Point formula is defined as a measure of the point on a flat plate where the flow changes from laminar to turbulent, which is critical in understanding the viscous flow behavior and its effects on the plate's surface and is represented as xt = (Ret*μe)/(u_e*ρ_e) or Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density). The Transition Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the transition from laminar to turbulent flow over a flat plate in hypersonic conditions, The Static Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow and deformation under shear stress, particularly relevant in hypersonic transition scenarios, The Static Velocity is the velocity of a fluid at a specific point in a flow field, measured relative to the surrounding fluid at rest & The Static Density is the mass per unit volume of a fluid at rest, crucial for understanding fluid behavior in hypersonic flow conditions.

How to calculate Location of Transition Point?

Location of Transition Point formula is defined as a measure of the point on a flat plate where the flow changes from laminar to turbulent, which is critical in understanding the viscous flow behavior and its effects on the plate's surface is calculated using Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density). To calculate Location of Transition Point, you need Transition Reynolds Number (Ret), Static Viscosity (μe), Static Velocity (u_e) & Static Density (ρ_e). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Transition Reynolds Number, Static Viscosity, Static Velocity & Static Density 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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