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Old   June 13, 2013, 20:44
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hi guys,

As we know, the equations in VOF contain surface tension force. But I am confused about these functions. Anyone know how to deduce this equations straightly?
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This might be as simple as you can get them. Are you familiar with the divergence and gradient operators?
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This might be as simple as you can get them. Are you familiar with the divergence and gradient operators?
Hi Kyle,

I have handled this, thanks for your attention.
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Hi Kyle,

I have handled this, thanks for your attention.
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Can you please explain it here, on how you deduced them ? in a udf ?
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Hi,

Can you please explain it here, on how you deduced them ? in a udf ?

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/mai...-equation.html This is my other thread, check this out.
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