Boundary-Layer Theory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:appliesTo hydrodynamics
aerodynamics
gptkbp:describes behavior of fluid flow near a solid surface
gptkbp:enables simplification of fluid equations near surfaces
gptkbp:explains drag on bodies
formation of boundary layer
separation of flow
gptkbp:field fluid dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boundary-Layer Theory
gptkbp:importantFor gptkb:engineer
ship hull design
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Ludwig_Prandtl
gptkbp:introducedIn 1904
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Navier-Stokes_equations
gptkb:Reynolds_number
laminar flow
turbulent flow
gptkbp:usedIn engineering
meteorology
oceanography
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hermann_Schlichting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6