There are two main types of fluid flow - laminar flow, in which the fluid flows smoothly in layers, and turbulent flow, which is characterised by chaotic motion and large amounts of mixing. In this ...

Recent advances have significantly enhanced our understanding of the complex fluid dynamics surrounding wind turbine blades. By employing non-invasive imaging techniques such as infrared thermography, ...

The word “Schlieren” is German, and translates roughly to “streaks”. What is streaky photography, and why might you want to use it in a project? And where did this funny term come from? Think of the ...

A tornado can be an awe-inspiring sight, but it can also flip your car, trash your house, and otherwise injure you with flying debris. If you’d like to look at swirling air currents in a safer context ...

Ever seen a pitch that moves in a way no one can explain? That might be laminar flow—a rare aerodynamic phenomenon that can make a baseball defy expectations and completely fool hitters! Here’s what ...

Abstract: The widespread utilization of microfluidics has increased the demand for flow rate precisely sensing in channel. In this paper, we propose a fiber-tip laminar flow rate sensor with ...

A cat, a dog and a capybara embark on an epic adventure in this earnest and refreshingly unconventional animated film. By Calum Marsh When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film ...

Are you looking to make your home more eco-friendly or save money on your water bill? If you have an inefficient showerhead, you may be washing money down the drain. A low-flow showerhead, on the ...

Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan. A sharp turn channel is a U-shaped two-way channel with a rectangular cross section that features a 180-degree turn.

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Abstract: The laminar boundary layer interacting with a curved fin is visualized in a Mach 2.95 flow. The nanoparticle-based planar laser scattering (NPLS) method, which has a high spatiotemporal ...