Chapter 6, Problem 6.22P

To a good approximation, the dynamic viscosity the thermal conductivity k, and the specific heat cp are independent of pressure. In what manner do the kinematic viscosity and thermal diffusivity vary with pressure for an incompressible liquid and an ideal gas? Determine $\alpha$ of air at 350 K for pressures of 1, 5, and 10 atm. Assuming a transition Reynolds number of $5\times {10}^5,$ determine the distance from the leading edge of a flat plate at which transition will occur for air at 350 K at pressures of 1, 5, and 10 atm with $u_{\infty }=2\text{m/s}\text{.}$