The laminar boundary layer equation describes the behavior of a laminar boundary layer, which forms when a fluid flows over a solid surface. In this region, the fluid moves smoothly in parallel layers, with minimal mixing between adjacent layers. The Blasius solution provides an expression for the boundary layer thickness () as a function of distance from the leading edge of the plate (),
Where:
- is the boundary layer thickness at a distance from the leading edge of the plate (m),
- is the kinematic viscosity of the fluid (m²/s),
- is the free-stream velocity of the fluid (m/s).