• Elisha

In fluid dynamics, the boundary layer forms on a flat plate immersed in a fluid flow, affecting drag force and overall aerodynamic performance. This study focuses on calculating the boundary layer thickness and drag force exerted on the plate. The boundary layer thickness, δ, is determined using theoretical formulations such as the Blasius solution for laminar flows or empirical relations for turbulent flows. Drag force, which arises due to frictional forces within the boundary layer, is quantified using integral methods or through pressure distribution calculations along the surface. Practical implications of these calculations include optimizing vehicle aerodynamics, designing efficient cooling systems, and enhancing overall fluid flow efficiency in engineering applications. The results underscore the significance of boundary layer theory in understanding and predicting fluid behavior near solid surfaces, thereby influencing technological advancements across various industries.

Boundary layer thickness, Prandtl number,fluid flow, flat plate, laminar flow, viscous fluid.

"THE BASIC STUDY ON BOUNDARY LAYER THICKNESS AND DRAG FORCE ON A FLAT PLATE IMMERSED IN FLUID FLOW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.695-706, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812F18.pdf

"THE BASIC STUDY ON BOUNDARY LAYER THICKNESS AND DRAG FORCE ON A FLAT PLATE IMMERSED IN FLUID FLOW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp695-706, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812F18.pdf