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laminar flowFluid flow in which the fluid travels smoothly or in regular paths. The velocity, pressure, and other flow properties at each point in the fluid remain constant. Laminar flow over a horizontal surface may be thought of as consisting of thin layers, all parallel to each other, that slide over each other. It is common only where the flow channel is relatively small, the fluid is moving slowly, and its viscosity is relatively high. Examples include the flow of oil through a thin tube and blood flow through capillaries. See also turbulent flow. |
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Features include a magnetic clamping system for the lower die set, carbon-filtered blowing air, stainless-steel core rods, electric parts extraction, and a mold area and conveyor enclosed with a pressurized, laminar flow of HEPA-filtered air. 33, in part due to subtle blisters along the C-pillar that helps laminar flow remain attached and reduces turbulence behind the car. The company announced yesterday that it has developed a method for maintaining laminar flow over more area on the 787 nacelle inlet, "reduc[ing] aircraft drag and fuel consumption. |
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