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Experimental investigations of He II flows at high Reynolds numberFluid dynamics studies of He II at high Reynolds number (Re(d) greater than 10 exp 6) reveal characteristics which are best interpreted in terms of classical scaling relationships. In particular, the smooth tube friction factor is seen to correlate with the Von Karman-Nikuradse formulation. Also, the performance of a centrifugal pump is unchanged whether being used with He I or He II. These effects are expected to result provided the He II possesses a viscous sublayer and that the drag is determined by laminar flow within this layer. On the other hand, heat transfer in He II is substantially different from that of He I because of the unique internal convection mechanism present in this quantum fluid. These experiments are performed in the University of Wisconsin liquid helium flow facility which has unique capabilities of He II temperature, pressure and flow.
Document ID
19920062647
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Van Sciver, Steve W.
(Wisconsin, University Madison, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Accession Number
92A45271
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-FG05-84ER-75165
Distribution Limits
Public
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