An example of a fluid with low compressibility

In summary, the conversation discusses a search for a fluid with low compressibility. The suggestion of water is given, but further clarification is needed on the level of compressibility desired. The conversation ends with an apology for a misunderstanding and an acceptance of water as a suitable fluid for the given case.
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hoomanya
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Hi,

Does anyone know a fluid with low compressibility?

Thanks,

H
 
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  • #2
How low are you thinking? How about, say, water, which is so incompressible that it can pretty much always be treated as such.
 
  • #3
You're right... wasn't thinking at all!
But no need to be rude! When you help people be nice about it!
 
  • #4
I don't think boneh3ad was trying to be rude. It was a genuine question on how low your idea (or requirement) of low compressibility is. Low compressibility could mean zero, or it could have been something fairly compressible, but not very much (which would exclude water).
 
  • #5
Oooh! In that case I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding!

I think water is Ok for my case. As I was looking for a fluid that could be modeled as incompressible and also as a compressible fluid with modification to the incompressible fluid code, if needed.

Thanks very much!
 

1. What is an example of a fluid with low compressibility?

An example of a fluid with low compressibility is water.

2. How does low compressibility affect the behavior of a fluid?

Low compressibility means that the volume of the fluid does not change significantly under pressure, so it will maintain its shape and density even when subjected to high pressures.

3. Why is it important to know the compressibility of a fluid?

Knowing the compressibility of a fluid is important in industries such as oil and gas, where accurate pressure calculations are necessary for drilling and production processes.

4. How is compressibility measured in a fluid?

Compressibility is measured by a parameter called the bulk modulus, which is a measure of a fluid's resistance to compression.

5. Can a fluid with low compressibility be compressed at all?

While a fluid with low compressibility may not show significant changes in volume under pressure, it can still be compressed to a certain extent. However, the change in volume will be much smaller compared to a fluid with high compressibility.

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