Table 1 Knudsen number regimes.
Kn | Flow condition | Continuum mechanics |
|---|---|---|
Kn < 10−3 | Continuum flow | Applicable |
10−3 < Kn < 10−1 | Slip flow | Applicable |
10−1 < Kn < 10 | Transition regime | Not applicable |
10 < Kn | Free-molecular flow | Not applicable |
Kn | Flow condition | Continuum mechanics |
|---|---|---|
Kn < 10−3 | Continuum flow | Applicable |
10−3 < Kn < 10−1 | Slip flow | Applicable |
10−1 < Kn < 10 | Transition regime | Not applicable |
10 < Kn | Free-molecular flow | Not applicable |