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Reynolds number Re

The dimensionless ratio of inertial to viscous forces, Re = ρvD/μ.

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Used by process engineers to predict whether fluid moving through a pipe in a dairy or juice plant will flow smoothly or turbulently, which affects mixing and cleaning.

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