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Application of dimensional analysis to typical problems in fluid mechanics is introduced by using a case study approach, that consists of three steps: 1. analysis of basic physical principles involved in the problem, 2. introduction of governing parameters, and 3. making useful conclusions. Some commonly used similarity criterion numbers derived through mathematical formulation of fluid flow problems are identified. Other similarity criterion numbers for some special problems are given. Flow problems are classified according to flow conditions and corresponding similarity criterion numbers are identified.
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Tan, QM. (2011). Problems in Fluid Mechanics. In: Dimensional Analysis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19234-0_3
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