Fluid Flow - Euler Equations

The behavior of ideal compressible gas can be described with Euler equations. The Euler Equations govern the motion of compressible, inviscid fluids.

Euler Equations for Compressible Fluid Flow

The Euler equations describe the motion of ideal compressible fluids without viscosity. These conservation equations form the foundation for understanding gas dynamics and fluid behavior.

Key Equations:

Conservation of Mass (Continuity Equation): $$\frac{\partial \rho}{\partial t} + \nabla \cdot (\rho \mathbf{v}) = 0$$

Conservation of Momentum: $$\frac{\partial (\rho \mathbf{v})}{\partial t} + \nabla \cdot (\rho \mathbf{v} \otimes \mathbf{v}) + \nabla p = 0$$

Conservation of Energy: $$\frac{\partial E}{\partial t} + \nabla \cdot ((E + p)\mathbf{v}) = 0$$

Where:

  • ρ = Density
  • v = Velocity vector
  • p = Pressure
  • E = Total energy per unit volume

Reference:

Euler Equations (Fluid Dynamics) - Wikipedia

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Momentum per Unit Volume-- kg/(m²·s)
Kinetic Energy per Unit Volume-- J/m³
Total Energy per Unit Volume (Internal + Kinetic)-- J/m³
Speed of Sound-- m/s
Mach Number-- dimensionless