Franz Grashof is a notable figure in the field of engineering, particularly known for his contributions to thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. He is best known for developing the Grashof number, a dimensionless number that helps predict the flow patterns in free convection. The Grashof number is significant in fluid dynamics as it relates to buoyancy-driven flow and is used in the analysis of heat transfer processes.
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