👉 A short fluid is a term used in fluid dynamics to describe a type of flow where the velocity profile across a pipe or duct is nearly parabolic, similar to laminar flow, but with a slight deviation due to the fluid's viscosity and velocity gradient. In this type of flow, the fluid moves more smoothly and predictably, with higher velocities near the pipe walls and lower velocities in the center. This fluid behavior is more pronounced at lower Reynolds numbers, typically below 2000, where viscous forces dominate over inertial forces. Short fluids are significant in various engineering applications, such as pipeline design and heat exchanger optimization, where precise control of fluid behavior is crucial.
