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What is the significance of Prandtl number?


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prandtl number significance

If Pr>>1 that means heat diffuses very slowly in the medium

whereas Pr<<1 means heat diffuses quickly in the medium.


Values of Pr for some materials:

Liquid metals = 0.004-0.03

Gases = 0.7-1.0

Water = 1.7-13.7

Oils = 50-100,000


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