Fluid dynamics knowledge base

Abstract

Computational fluid dynamic simulations reveal deficiencies in the fluid dynamics knowledge base. The Colebrook-White equation and Moody chart for fluid friction are of particular concern. A due diligence study finds they are based on fabricated data and flawed reasoning. New fluid dynamics research domains emerged in the past 100 years. Researchers moved into new domains, but procedures did not exist to verify and make available validated data from abandoned domains.

A fluid dynamics knowledge base and AI inductive learning and monitoring resources are required to support professionals, lecturers, and STEM students. Benefits from the resources include:

• Open access to a validated fluid dynamics knowledge base
• Reduced risks of fluid system failures that result in deaths and injuries, environmental damage and billions of dollars in yearly losses
• Potential for saving over a trillion US dollars to reach net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050
• Engendering STEM students to understand fluid flow behaviour better and construct science based conceptual models
• Justifying the research facilities need to determine fluid dynamic parameters to internationally agreed levels of precision.

Part 1 provides evidence to justify fluid dynamic resources. The forms of these resources are suggested in Part 2.