Table 2 Computation of the slippage factor k values.

From: PIV and CFD investigation of paddle flocculation hydrodynamics at low rotational speeds

Rotational speed

CFD model

\({\text{C}}_{\text{m}}\) (unitless)

T (N-m)

P (watts)

k (unitless)

N = 3 rpm

SST k–ω

1.30

0.80

0.25

0.19

IDDES

1.35

0.83

0.26

0.18

N = 4 rpm

SST k–ω

2.35

1.44

0.60

0.19

IDDES

2.42

1.48

0.62

0.18

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