Lockhart–Martinelli parameter
= Lockhart–Martinelli parameter
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The Lockhart–Martinelli parameter (often denoted as \\( X \\)) is a dimensionless number used in the field of two-phase flow, particularly in the study of boiling and condensation processes. It is commonly applied in the analysis of pressure drop in pipelines carrying both liquid and vapor phases.