Roshko Number
Roshko number, abbreviated as Ro, a dimensionless number, is describing oscillating flow mechanisms.
Roshko Number formula |
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| \(\large{ Ro = \frac{ f \; l_c^2 }{ \nu } }\) | ||
| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \(\large{ Ro }\) = Roshko number | \(\large{dimensionless}\) | |
| \(\large{ l_c }\) = characteristic length | \(\large{in}\) | \(\large{mm}\) |
| \(\large{ f }\) = frequency of vortex shedding | \(\large{dimensionless}\) | |
| \(\large{ \nu }\) (Greek symbol nu) = kinematic viscosity | \(\large{\frac{ft^2}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m^2}{s}}\) |
