How do I derive a PDE for the volume flow rate of a tilting vessel?

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The discussion focuses on deriving a partial differential equation (PDE) to model the volume flow rate of a tilting vessel, specifically in the context of pouring beer from a can into a mug. Key factors influencing the flow rate include the height of the fluid, the angle of tilt, and time. Participants emphasize the importance of defining relevant variables and boundary conditions, such as initial and final volume after a given time and the vessel's volume capacity. A suggestion is made to start with a simple model before introducing additional complexities.

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How can the phenomenon of pouring liquid from a vessel (pouring beer from a can for example) be modelled as a partial differential equation?
So the other day, I was pouring beer from a can to a mug and I obviously know the flow rate depends on the height of the beer from the bottom of the can (fluid level in the vessel), angle of tilt and I think time as well.
I was wondering how to best model the PDE to describe such a phenomenon ( tried it myself but I’m not sure I know what I’m doing) with boundary conditions such as initial and final volume after a time t and probably the volume capacity of the vessel.
Also if I could get a solution to the PDE as well?
Thank you.
 
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The 1st thing to bear in mind is what quantities do you want to know about and to input.
This way you get a set of variables relevant for your modelling.
You could try building something simple first, then add on more complexity.
 

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