lubrication theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:appliesTo thin film flows
gptkbp:assumes dominance of viscous forces
slow flow
small aspect ratio
thin gap between surfaces
gptkbp:describes flow of viscous fluids between surfaces
gptkbp:field fluid dynamics
gptkbp:form partial differential equations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lubrication theory
gptkbp:ignores inertial forces
gptkbp:introducedIn 1886
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Osborne_Reynolds
gptkbp:reduces gptkb:Navier-Stokes_equations
gptkbp:relatedTo Reynolds equation
gptkbp:usedFor microfluidics
bearing analysis
biological flows
coating flows
gptkbp:usedIn engineering
tribology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Navier–Stokes_equations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5