| Abstract: | This paper presents a method for identifying, via pressure measurements at frequencies ranging from 10 Hz–142 Hz, laminar-turbulent transitional flow. The fluctuations in pressure can be successfully used as a diagnostic to infer whether the flow is fully laminar, turbulent or transitioning between the two defined regions. The critical Reynolds number of a flow can be determined from the diagnosis of the pressure loss data at high-frequency when monitored with respect to time. With sufficient resolution of the data, the swift movement between laminar and turbulent flow can be witnessed. |
