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    This document discusses flow sensors and the boundary layer concept. It explains that flow sensing is complex due to the science of hydrodynamics and different phenomena that can be exploited for sensing. Most microflow sensors are thermal sensors that add heat locally and measure the temperature distribution, or measure pressure distributions and shear stress. The key to understanding thermal flow sensors is the boundary layer concept. Within the boundary layer close to walls, there are large gradients in flow velocity. The thickness of the boundary layer depends on factors like flow rate and is important for sensor design. Common sensor designs and operating principles are then outlined.

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    This document discusses flow sensors and the boundary layer concept. It explains that flow sensing is complex due to the science of hydrodynamics and different phenomena that can be exploited for sensing. Most microflow sensors are thermal sensors that add heat locally and measure the temperature distribution, or measure pressure distributions and shear stress. The key to understanding thermal flow sensors is the boundary layer concept. Within the boundary layer close to walls, there are large gradients in flow velocity. The thickness of the boundary layer depends on factors like flow rate and is important for sensor design. Common sensor designs and operating principles are then outlined.

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    Chapter 08

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    This document discusses flow sensors and the boundary layer concept. It explains that flow sensing is complex due to the science of hydrodynamics and different phenomena that can be exploited for sensing. Most microflow sensors are thermal sensors that add heat locally and measure the temperature distribution, or measure pressure distributions and shear stress. The key to understanding thermal flow sensors is the boundary layer concept. Within the boundary layer close to walls, there are large gradients in flow velocity. The thickness of the boundary layer depends on factors like flow rate and is important for sensor design. Common sensor designs and operating principles are then outlined.

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