What does the term Laminar air flow mean?
Posted By Timothy G. On 06/24/2007 Laminar flow, also known as streamline flow, which are a family of curves that are instantaneously tangent to the velocity vector of the flow, occurs when a fluid or gas flows in parallel layers with absolutely no divergence from either layer. Laminar air flow workstations will have laminar air flow which would be the opposite of turbulent air flow. In so far as to say laminar air flow is also known non technically as “smooth”. The best way to describe this is if you have ever seen a cigarette up close with no breeze the smoke from the cigarette will rise vertically for some distance and then will start to undulate which is non laminar air flow. In our Laboratory we use laminar air flow hoods to protect the air from contamination. One should also keep in mind that changing your HEPA Filters about 5 to years from when it is installed is recommended. Laminar work stations are also available to keep your work area free and clear of certain micro particle
