The Blake number in fluid mechanics is a nondimensional number showing the ratio of inertial force to viscous force. It is used in momentum transfer in general and in particular for flow of a fluid through beds of solids. It is a generalisation of the Reynolds number for flow through porous media.
Expressed mathematically the Blake number B is:
where
ε | = | void fraction |
μ | = | dynamic viscosity |
ρ | = | fluid density |
Dh | = | hydraulic diameter |
u | = | flow velocity |