The permeability method, also known as the equivalent fluid method or the fictitious

fluid method, is a numerical technique used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to

model the flow of fluids around solid objects. It is often used when the object's
geometry is complex, and analytical solutions are not feasible.

The method involves replacing the solid object with a fictitious fluid that has the same
geometry as the object. The properties of this fictitious fluid, such as its density and
viscosity, are chosen to be similar to those of the fluid that is actually present. The
equations of motion for the fluid flow are then solved using computational techniques,
taking into account the presence of the fictitious fluid.

The main advantage of the permeability method is that it allows for the simulation of
complex geometries that would be difficult to model using other techniques.
Additionally, the method is computationally efficient and can provide results quickly.

However, there are some limitations to the method. One of the most significant
limitations is that it assumes that the flow around the object is two-dimensional and
steady, which is not always the case in real-world situations. Additionally, the accuracy of
the method depends on the choice of properties for the fictitious fluid, which can be
challenging to determine in some cases.