Vortex flow
A vortex is a flow around a central region. Angular momentum, pressure gradients, viscosity, geometry, and inflow can affect the flow.
Interactive Fluid Dynamics Simulation for Urban Flood Mitigation
This model illustrates how swirling flow can influence water movement and suspended-material separation. It is a conceptual visualization, not a hydraulic-design calculator.
A vortex is a flow around a central region. Angular momentum, pressure gradients, viscosity, geometry, and inflow can affect the flow.
Particles respond to gravity, drag, fluid motion, particle size, density, and turbulence. Real separator performance requires physical design and testing.
Flow rate and sediment loading change the simulated inputs. Displayed energy, trapped mass, and recharge values are model outputs, not field measurements.
The animation does not solve the full Navier–Stokes equations or represent a calibrated installation.
Change one input at a time and explain particle behavior using gravity, drag, inertia, flow rate, and particle properties.