Droplets in Motion: A Deep Dive into Fluid Dynamics

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore how air and water interact around droplets at high Reynolds numbers. We begin with a simplified, solid-like droplet assumption and validate the modeling approach using the classic lid-driven cavity problem, then progress to deforming droplets shaped as circles, squares, and semicircles. We discuss the two-stage modeling strategy, how velocity, pressure and vorticity evolve inside, and the roles of the triple-deck structure and lubrication approximation as the interface changes. Finally, we connect these insights to real-world applications such as aircraft icing, crop spraying, inkjet printing, and microfluidic devices.

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