Definitions

1. noun

a type of fluid dynamics where a fluid flows across the path of another fluid, often resulting in a mixing or interaction between the two.

“The engineer studied the crossflow of air and water in the cooling system to optimize its performance.”

2. noun

a type of heat exchanger or fluid mixer that utilizes a crossflow principle to facilitate heat transfer or mixing.

“The crossflow heat exchanger was used in the chemical plant to efficiently mix and heat the reaction mixture.”

3. noun

a type of airflow or current that crosses over or intersects with another airflow or current, often resulting in turbulence or mixing.

“The pilots navigated the plane through the crossflow of air currents to avoid turbulence.”