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VORTEX SHEDDING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

In the flow of fluids past objects, the shedding of fluid vortices periodically downstream from the restricting object (for example, smokestacks, pipelines, or orifices).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Génie chimique
CONT

Dans les débitmètres à vortex, c'est la fréquence des décollements de tourbillons, en régime turbulent, qui sert à mesurer le débit.

OBS

point de décollement : point à partir duquel les lignes de courant d'un fluide en écoulement turbulent ne suivent plus la surface d'un obstacle, et les courants de retour engendrent des tourbillons entraînés par le courant.

Spanish

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