Weissenberg number

The Weissenberg number (Wi) is a dimensionless number used in the study of viscoelastic flows. It is named after Karl Weissenberg. The dimensionless number compares the elastic forces to the viscous forces. It can be variously defined, but it is usually given by the relation of stress relaxation time of the fluid and a specific process time. For instance, in simple steady shear, the Weissenberg number, often abbreviated as Wi or We, is defined as the shear rate γ ˙ {displaystyle {dot {gamma }}} times the relaxation time λ {displaystyle lambda } . Using the Maxwell Model and the Oldroyd Model, the elastic forces can be written as the first Normal force (N1). The Weissenberg number (Wi) is a dimensionless number used in the study of viscoelastic flows. It is named after Karl Weissenberg. The dimensionless number compares the elastic forces to the viscous forces. It can be variously defined, but it is usually given by the relation of stress relaxation time of the fluid and a specific process time. For instance, in simple steady shear, the Weissenberg number, often abbreviated as Wi or We, is defined as the shear rate γ ˙ {displaystyle {dot {gamma }}} times the relaxation time λ {displaystyle lambda } . Using the Maxwell Model and the Oldroyd Model, the elastic forces can be written as the first Normal force (N1).