Diffusion, viscosity, convection and the boundary layer

Sławomir Kulesza

WNT

Jolanta Wołowicz



Ryszard Wojnar




Abstrakt

We analyze the formation of the boundary layer and point to its affinity for diffusion. Based on Prandl's
work, we discuss the properties of the boundary layer and its transition to the vortex state. We also describe the
ways to reduce the unfavorable effects of the boundary layer encountered in nature.


Słowa kluczowe:

diffusion, viscosity, hydrodynamics, convection, boundary layer


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Kulesza, S., Wołowicz, J., & Wojnar, R. (2026). Diffusion, viscosity, convection and the boundary layer. Technical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.31648/ts.12394

Sławomir Kulesza 
WNT
Jolanta Wołowicz 

Ryszard Wojnar 




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