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The Prandtl number is defined as
The Prandtl number is defined as
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Pr = \frac{\mu C_p}{k}
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* <math>C_p</math> is the specific heat at constant pressure
* <math>C_p</math> is the specific heat at constant pressure
* <math>k</math> is the coefficient of thermal conduction
* <math>k</math> is the coefficient of thermal conduction
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Revision as of 10:44, 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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