Location of Transition Point Calculator

✖Transition Reynolds number is 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.ⓘ Transition Reynolds Number [Ret]			+10% -10%
✖Static viscosity, is the viscosity of continuous flow, viscosity measures the ratio of the viscous force to the inertial force on the fluid.ⓘ Static Viscosity [μe]			+10% -10%
✖Static velocity is the velocity of fluid at a point in the fluid, or velocity in the continuous flow.ⓘ Static Velocity [u_e]			+10% -10%
✖Static density, is the density of the fluid when its not moving, or the density of fluid if we are moving relative to the fluid.ⓘ Static Density [ρ_e]			+10% -10%

✖Location transition point is the location where the transition of laminar to turbulent occurs nd used to find the Reynolds number there.ⓘ Location of Transition Point [xt]

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Location of Transition Point

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`"xt" = ("Ret"*"μe")/("u"_{"e"}*"ρ"_{"e"})`

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`"3.236845m"=("2500"*"11.2P")/("8.8m/s"*"98.3kg/m³")`

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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) - Location transition point is the location where the transition of laminar to turbulent occurs nd used to find the Reynolds number there.
Transition Reynolds Number - Transition Reynolds number is 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.
Static Viscosity - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Static viscosity, is the viscosity of continuous flow, viscosity measures the ratio of the viscous force to the inertial force on the fluid.
Static Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Static velocity is the velocity of fluid at a point in the fluid, or velocity in the continuous flow.
Static Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Static density, is the density of the fluid when its not moving, or the density of fluid if we are moving relative to the fluid.

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

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Boundary-Layer Momentum Thickness using Reynolds Number at Transition Point

Go Boundary-layer momentum thickness for transition = (Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density)

Static Density Equation using Boundary-Layer Momentum Thickness

Go Static Density = (Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Boundary-layer momentum thickness for transition)

Static Velocity using Boundary-Layer Momentum Thickness

Go Static Velocity = (Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Density*Boundary-layer momentum thickness for transition)

Static Viscosity Equation using Boundary-Layer Momentum Thickness

Go Static Viscosity = (Static Density*Static Velocity*Boundary-layer momentum thickness for transition)/Reynolds Number

Reynolds Number Equation using Boundary-Layer Momentum Thickness

Go Reynolds Number = (Static Density*Static Velocity*Boundary-layer momentum thickness for transition)/Static Viscosity

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)

Static Viscosity at Transition Point

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

Transition Reynolds Number

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

Specific Heat at Constant Pressure for Transient Flow

Go Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure = (Transient Prandtl Number*Transition Thermal Conductivity)/Eddy Viscosity

Prandtl Number of Transition Flow

Go Transient Prandtl Number = (Eddy Viscosity*Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure)/Transition Thermal Conductivity

Eddy Viscosity Calculation

Go Eddy Viscosity = (Transition Thermal Conductivity*Transient Prandtl Number)/Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure

Thermal Conductivity of Transition Flow

Go Transition Thermal Conductivity = (Eddy Viscosity*Specific Heat Capacity)/Transient Prandtl Number

Local Mach Number using Reynolds Number Equation at Transition Region

Go Local Mach Number = Boundary-layer Momentum Reynolds number/100

Reynolds Number Equation using Local Mach Number

Go Boundary-layer Momentum Reynolds number = 100*Local Mach Number

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, The Location of transition point formula is defined as the interrelation between static density, static velocity, viscosity, and location of the transition point. 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?

The Location of transition point formula is defined as the interrelation between static density, static velocity, viscosity, and location of the transition point and is represented as xt = (Ret*μe)/(u_e*ρ_e) or Location Transition Point = (Transition Reynolds Number*Static Viscosity)/(Static Velocity*Static Density). Transition Reynolds number is 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, Static viscosity, is the viscosity of continuous flow, viscosity measures the ratio of the viscous force to the inertial force on the fluid, Static velocity is the velocity of fluid at a point in the fluid, or velocity in the continuous flow & Static density, is the density of the fluid when its not moving, or the density of fluid if we are moving relative to the fluid.

How to calculate Location of Transition Point?

The Location of transition point formula is defined as the interrelation between static density, static velocity, viscosity, and location of the transition point 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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