Two-dimensional steady-state boundary layer equations of power-law flu
ids are derived using a special coordinate system which makes the equa
tions independent of the body shape immersed in the flow. In deriving
the boundary layer equations, the method ot matched asymptotic expansi
ons is used. It is shown that the similarity solutions for power-law f
luids are much the same as those of Newtonian fluids. Similarity solut
ions corresponding to the case of parallel flow past a flat plate and
stagnation-point flow are presented. Finally, the shear stress is calc
ulated for different geometries.