Continuity equation of incompressible flow

symbols, variables and units

u: velocity vector (m/s); ∇·u: s⁻¹.

applicable conditions and boundaries

is incompressible and has no volume source term; generally compressible flow requires the use of density continuity equations.

formula source code

The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.

\nabla\cdot\mathbf u=0

Reference and Extended Learning

is organized according to model definition and assumptions. Please check actual conditions and original literature before engineering, research and clinical use.