Yes, you are right, but they often test 1:2 or 1:3 models.
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't scale model testing take Reynolds into consideration by increasing the fluid flow proportional to the model?
I thought I'd read that if you use for example a 1/2 scale model, you would double the fluid flow to achieve comparable full scale fluid properties.
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