Roshko number
Description
In fluid mechanics, the Roshko number is a dimensionless number describing oscillating flow mechanisms.It is related to the Strouhal number and the Reynolds number. ( St * Re)
Related formulasVariables
Ro | Roshko number (dimensionless) |
f | Frequency of vortex shedding (1/s) |
L | Characteristic length (for example hydraulic diameter) (m) |
ν | Kinematic viscosity of the fluid. (m2/s) |