Couette Flow

Definition

Couette Flow is the laminar flow of a viscous fluid in the space between two parallel plates, one of which is moving relative to the other.

Velocity Profile

$u(y) = U\frac{y}{h}$ where $U$ is the velocity of the moving plate and $h$ is the gap width.

Relationships

• Related: Navier-Stokes Equation, Poiseuille Flow