Eulerian and lagrangian flow

UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF FLUID FLOW

 INTRODUCTION:

• Fluid flow is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in various natural and engineered systems.
• Understanding the dynamics of fluid motion is crucial for optimizing designs and solving
complex problems in multiple fields.
• Two fundamental frameworks used to describe fluid flow are Eulerian and Lagrangian
approaches.
• In this presentation, we will explore the concepts of Eulerian and Lagrangian flow, their
differences, and their applications in different domains.
 EULERIAN FLOW

• fluid flow analysis that describes the behavior of fluids in a fixed reference frame.
• It focuses on observing and analyzing the properties of fluid at specific points in space over
time.
Key characteristics

 Fixed Control Volumes: Eulerian flow analysis utilizes fixed control volumes, which are
imaginary regions in space used to study fluid behavior.
 Macroscopic View: It provides a macroscopic view of fluid flow by considering average
properties such as velocity, pressure, and density within the control volume.
Eulerian Description of Fluid Flow:

• Continuity Equation: The continuity equation is used to describe the conservation of

mass in the fluid, stating that the rate of mass entering or leaving a control volume is
equal to the net flow rate within the control volume.
• Navier-Stokes Equations: The Navier-Stokes equations govern the conservation of
momentum and energy in fluid flow, accounting for the effects of pressure, viscosity, and
external forces.
• Boundary Conditions: Boundary conditions are defined to account for interactions with
solid boundaries, such as the no-slip condition or prescribed velocity profiles.
• Lagrangian flow is an approach to fluid flow analysis that focuses on tracking individual fluid
particles as they move through space and time.
• It provides a particle-centric view of fluid flow, following the trajectory and properties of
each individual particle.