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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Laminar Flow Laminar Flow The term 'Laminar Flow' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Flow in which the head loss is proportional to the first power of the velocity. The flow field can be characterized by layers of fluid, one layer not mixing with adjacent ones. The flow is laminar or turbulent depending on the value of the Reynolds number, which is a dimensionless ratio of the inertial forces to the viscous forces. In laminar flow, viscous forces are dominant and the Reynolds number is relatively small. In turbulent flow, the inertial forces are very much greater than the viscous forces and the Reynolds number is large. Laminar flow occurs very infrequently in open channel flow'. The term 'Laminar Flow' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' slow, smooth flow, with each drop of water traveling a smooth path parallel to its neighboring drops. laminar flow is characteristic of low velocities, and particles of sediment in the flow zones are moved by rolling or saltation'. The term 'Laminar Flow' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Streamline flow in which successive flow particles follow similar path lines and head loss varies with velocity to the first power'. Previous 5 Terms: lambdoid lambert lamelliform lamiaceous Laminar Next 5 Terms: laminary lammergeier Lamp lampyridine lanameter About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.