How It Works 

Flow patterns in different fluid flow situations are predictable..  The ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces quantifies the relationship of these two types of forces for given flow conditions.  Simple fluid dynamics characterizes three different flow regimes; laminar, turbulent, and transitional flow.   Laminar flow occurs where viscous forces are dominant, and is characterized by smooth, constant fluid motion.  Turbulent flow occurs where inertial forces are dominant, and is characterized by flow having chaotic eddies, vortices and other instabilities.  Very small changes to shape and surface roughness can result in very different flows.  Transitional flow is the point that the fluid transitions from laminar to turbulent flow.  Velocity and fluid rheology determine at precisely what point they will move from laminar, through transition, and finally into turbulent flow.  By designing sealants that transition at a specific velocity or rate of shear allows us to control the activation.