Stuart number

The Stuart number (N), also known as magnetic interaction parameter, is a dimensionless number of fluids, i.e. gases or liquids.

It is defined as the ratio of electromagnetic to inertial forces, which gives an estimate of the relative importance of a magnetic field on a flow. The Stuart number is relevant for flows of conducting fluids, e.g. in fusion reactors, steel casters or plasmas.[1]

Definition

References

  1. D. Lee; H. Choi (2001), "Magnetohydrodynamic turbulent flow in a channel at low magnetic Reynolds number", Journal of Fluid Mechanics 439: pp. 367–394, doi:10.1017/S0022112001004621

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