Cocurrent

/koʊˈkɜːrənt/ adjective

Definition

Flowing or running together in the same direction; occurring or developing at the same time.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) + 'current' (from Latin 'currere,' to run). Technical term used in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and temporal descriptions.

Kelly Says

In heat exchangers, 'cocurrent' flow (both fluids moving the same direction) is way less efficient than 'countercurrent' (opposite directions), which is why car radiators are built the way they are.

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