I am wondering how you calculate the Reynolds Number, Re, for wire mov

[DonLeffingwellPE]

I am wondering how you calculate the Reynolds Number, Re, for wire moving in a fluid. What characteristic dimension do you use; and what criteria do you use to determine a turbulent state?<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My approach would be to use<br><br>&nbsp;Re = vD/viscosity(k)<br>&nbsp;v = velocity of wire D = diameter of wire<br>&nbsp;viscosity(k) = kinematic viscosity<br>And to use the criteria for flow over a flat plate. Does this make any sense?<br><br>Thank You<br><br>Don<br><A HREF="mailto:dleffingwell@snet.net">dleffingwell@snet.net</A>

 

[Imagineer]

You might check Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are many cases of ships towing cables.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm sure that the US or British Navy have this information for towed sonar cables but it's probably classified.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are many commercial examples also.<br><br>Good Luck,<br> <p> Imagineer<br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[DonLeffingwellPE]

Thanks Mark!<br><br>I will check into these as resources. I'm sure there are some references in my own field (Wire & Cable Manufacture) but I'm not near sources of literature right now..<br><br>Don