👉 The Norfolk fluid, proposed by mathematician David Norfleet in 2008, is a mathematical model designed to describe the complex, non-Newtonian behavior of certain fluids, particularly those exhibiting shear-thinning or shear-thickening properties. Unlike traditional fluids like water or oil, which follow predictable flow laws, Norfolk fluid models capture the intricate interactions between particles in these materials, especially under varying shear rates. The fluid is characterized by a unique parameter space where it can transition between different flow regimes, such as from shear-thinning to shear-thickening, depending on the applied stress. This model is particularly useful in understanding and predicting the behavior of biological fluids like blood, polymer solutions, and suspensions, where conventional fluid dynamics fails to provide accurate descriptions. By incorporating the effects of particle interactions and network formation, the Norfolk fluid offers a more nuanced and realistic representation of these complex fluids.
