Type: Article

A simple model for turbulent boundary layer momentum transfer on a flat plate

Journal: Chemical Engineering and Technology (09307516)Year: June 2010Volume: 33Issue: Pages: 867 - 877

Khademi M.^a Hezave A.Z. Mowla D. Taheri M.

a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan

DOI:10.1002/ceat.200900634Language: English

Abstract

A simple model is presented for turbulent momentum transfer on a flat plate. The proposed model is based on some polynomial velocity profiles in a laminar sublayer as well as in a fully developed boundary layer and two integral boundary layer equations. The model could be used for the calculation of boundary layer thickness, velocity profile and skin friction factor on the flat plate. The calculated results are in very good agreement with other proposed empirical correlations. © 2010 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.