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Suggestions for the operation of radial flow cells in cell adhesion and biofouling studies
Author(s) -
Fryer P. J.,
Slater N. K. H.,
Duddridge J. E.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
biotechnology and bioengineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1097-0290
pISSN - 0006-3592
DOI - 10.1002/bit.260270407
Subject(s) - laminar flow , stokes flow , reynolds number , flow (mathematics) , mechanics , biofouling , hele shaw flow , adhesion , simple (philosophy) , inertial frame of reference , laminar flow reactor , open channel flow , materials science , physics , chemistry , classical mechanics , turbulence , philosophy , composite material , biochemistry , epistemology , membrane
An analysis of the radial flow cell is presented to show that the assumption of creeping laminar flow should be used cautiously. Simple models which account for the influence of fluid inertial forces over most of the width of the plate are reviewed. A modified Reynolds number is introduced which may be used to test the validity of the creeping flow solution.