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Framework for computational fluid dynamics simulations using Python. Use when running fluid dynamics simulations including Navier-Stokes equations (2D/3D), shallow water equations, stratified flows, or when analyzing turbulence, vortex dynamics, or geophysical flows. Provides pseudospectral methods with FFT, HPC support, and comprehensive output analysis.

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FluidSim

Overview

FluidSim is an object-oriented Python framework for high-performance computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. It provides solvers for periodic-domain equations using pseudospectral methods with FFT, delivering performance comparable to Fortran/C++ while maintaining Python's ease of use.

Key strengths:

  • Multiple solvers: 2D/3D Navier-Stokes, shallow water, stratified flows
  • High performance: Pythran/Transonic compilation, MPI parallelization
  • Complete workflow: Parameter configuration, simulation execution, output analysis
  • Interactive analysis: Python-based post-processing and visualization

Core Capabilities

1. Installation and Setup

Install fluidsim using uv with appropriate feature flags:

bash
# Basic installation
uv uv pip install fluidsim
 
# With FFT support (required for most solvers)
uv uv pip install "fluidsim[fft]"
 
# With MPI for parallel computing
uv uv pip install "fluidsim[fft,mpi]"

Set environment variables for output directories (optional):

bash
export FLUIDSIM_PATH=/path/to/simulation/outputs
export FLUIDDYN_PATH_SCRATCH=/path/to/working/directory

No API keys or authentication required.

See references/installation.md for complete installation instructions and environment configuration.

2. Running Simulations

Standard workflow consists of five steps:

Step 1: Import solver

python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.solver import Simul

Step 2: Create and configure parameters

python
params = Simul.create_default_params()
params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = 256
params.oper.Lx = params.oper.Ly = 2 * 3.14159
params.nu_2 = 1e-3
params.time_stepping.t_end = 10.0
params.init_fields.type = "noise"

Step 3: Instantiate simulation

python
sim = Simul(params)

Step 4: Execute

python
sim.time_stepping.start()

Step 5: Analyze results

python
sim.output.phys_fields.plot("vorticity")
sim.output.spatial_means.plot()

See references/simulation_workflow.md for complete examples, restarting simulations, and cluster deployment.

3. Available Solvers

Choose solver based on physical problem:

2D Navier-Stokes (ns2d): 2D turbulence, vortex dynamics

python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.solver import Simul

3D Navier-Stokes (ns3d): 3D turbulence, realistic flows

python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns3d.solver import Simul

Stratified flows (ns2d.strat, ns3d.strat): Oceanic/atmospheric flows

python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.strat.solver import Simul
params.N = 1.0  # Brunt-Väisälä frequency

Shallow water (sw1l): Geophysical flows, rotating systems

python
from fluidsim.solvers.sw1l.solver import Simul
params.f = 1.0  # Coriolis parameter

See references/solvers.md for complete solver list and selection guidance.

4. Parameter Configuration

Parameters are organized hierarchically and accessed via dot notation:

Domain and resolution:

python
params.oper.nx = 256  # grid points
params.oper.Lx = 2 * pi  # domain size

Physical parameters:

python
params.nu_2 = 1e-3  # viscosity
params.nu_4 = 0     # hyperviscosity (optional)

Time stepping:

python
params.time_stepping.t_end = 10.0
params.time_stepping.USE_CFL = True  # adaptive time step
params.time_stepping.CFL = 0.5

Initial conditions:

python
params.init_fields.type = "noise"  # or "dipole", "vortex", "from_file", "in_script"

Output settings:

python
params.output.periods_save.phys_fields = 1.0  # save every 1.0 time units
params.output.periods_save.spectra = 0.5
params.output.periods_save.spatial_means = 0.1

The Parameters object raises AttributeError for typos, preventing silent configuration errors.

See references/parameters.md for comprehensive parameter documentation.

5. Output and Analysis

FluidSim produces multiple output types automatically saved during simulation:

Physical fields: Velocity, vorticity in HDF5 format

python
sim.output.phys_fields.plot("vorticity")
sim.output.phys_fields.plot("vx")

Spatial means: Time series of volume-averaged quantities

python
sim.output.spatial_means.plot()

Spectra: Energy and enstrophy spectra

python
sim.output.spectra.plot1d()
sim.output.spectra.plot2d()

Load previous simulations:

python
from fluidsim import load_sim_for_plot
sim = load_sim_for_plot("simulation_dir")
sim.output.phys_fields.plot()

Advanced visualization: Open .h5 files in ParaView or VisIt for 3D visualization.

See references/output_analysis.md for detailed analysis workflows, parametric study analysis, and data export.

6. Advanced Features

Custom forcing: Maintain turbulence or drive specific dynamics

python
params.forcing.enable = True
params.forcing.type = "tcrandom"  # time-correlated random forcing
params.forcing.forcing_rate = 1.0

Custom initial conditions: Define fields in script

python
params.init_fields.type = "in_script"
sim = Simul(params)
X, Y = sim.oper.get_XY_loc()
vx = sim.state.state_phys.get_var("vx")
vx[:] = sin(X) * cos(Y)
sim.time_stepping.start()

MPI parallelization: Run on multiple processors

bash
mpirun -np 8 python simulation_script.py

Parametric studies: Run multiple simulations with different parameters

python
for nu in [1e-3, 5e-4, 1e-4]:
    params = Simul.create_default_params()
    params.nu_2 = nu
    params.output.sub_directory = f"nu{nu}"
    sim = Simul(params)
    sim.time_stepping.start()

See references/advanced_features.md for forcing types, custom solvers, cluster submission, and performance optimization.

Common Use Cases

2D Turbulence Study
python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.solver import Simul
from math import pi
params = Simul.create_default_params()
params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = 512
params.oper.Lx = params.oper.Ly = 2 * pi
params.nu_2 = 1e-4
params.time_stepping.t_end = 50.0
params.time_stepping.USE_CFL = True
params.init_fields.type = "noise"
params.output.periods_save.phys_fields = 5.0
params.output.periods_save.spectra = 1.0
sim = Simul(params)
sim.time_stepping.start()
# Analyze energy cascade
sim.output.spectra.plot1d(tmin=30.0, tmax=50.0)
Stratified Flow Simulation
python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.strat.solver import Simul
params = Simul.create_default_params()
params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = 256
params.N = 2.0  # stratification strength
params.nu_2 = 5e-4
params.time_stepping.t_end = 20.0
# Initialize with dense layer
params.init_fields.type = "in_script"
sim = Simul(params)
X, Y = sim.oper.get_XY_loc()
b = sim.state.state_phys.get_var("b")
b[:] = exp(-((X - 3.14)**2 + (Y - 3.14)**2) / 0.5)
sim.state.statephys_from_statespect()
sim.time_stepping.start()
sim.output.phys_fields.plot("b")
High-Resolution 3D Simulation with MPI
python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns3d.solver import Simul
params = Simul.create_default_params()
params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = params.oper.nz = 512
params.nu_2 = 1e-5
params.time_stepping.t_end = 10.0
params.init_fields.type = "noise"
sim = Simul(params)
sim.time_stepping.start()

Run with:

bash
mpirun -np 64 python script.py
Taylor-Green Vortex Validation
python
from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.solver import Simul
import numpy as np
from math import pi
params = Simul.create_default_params()
params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = 128
params.oper.Lx = params.oper.Ly = 2 * pi
params.nu_2 = 1e-3
params.time_stepping.t_end = 10.0
params.init_fields.type = "in_script"
sim = Simul(params)
X, Y = sim.oper.get_XY_loc()
vx = sim.state.state_phys.get_var("vx")
vy = sim.state.state_phys.get_var("vy")
vx[:] = np.sin(X) * np.cos(Y)
vy[:] = -np.cos(X) * np.sin(Y)
sim.state.statephys_from_statespect()
sim.time_stepping.start()
# Validate energy decay
df = sim.output.spatial_means.load()
# Compare with analytical solution

Quick Reference

Import solver: from fluidsim.solvers.ns2d.solver import Simul

Create parameters: params = Simul.create_default_params()

Set resolution: params.oper.nx = params.oper.ny = 256

Set viscosity: params.nu_2 = 1e-3

Set end time: params.time_stepping.t_end = 10.0

Run simulation: sim = Simul(params); sim.time_stepping.start()

Plot results: sim.output.phys_fields.plot("vorticity")

Load simulation: sim = load_sim_for_plot("path/to/sim")

Resources

Documentation: https://fluidsim.readthedocs.io/

Reference files:

  • references/installation.md: Complete installation instructions
  • references/solvers.md: Available solvers and selection guide
  • references/simulation_workflow.md: Detailed workflow examples
  • references/parameters.md: Comprehensive parameter documentation
  • references/output_analysis.md: Output types and analysis methods
  • references/advanced_features.md: Forcing, MPI, parametric studies, custom solvers

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