TiSPH_multiphase

TiSPH_multiphase is an open-source implementation of our implicit multiphase solver.

Platform

This software is developed using Taichi, making it compatible with both Linux and Windows operating systems, with or without a graphics card. It has been thoroughly tested on Ubuntu 20.04 and Windows 10/11.

For an optimal experience, especially when running demos, we recommend using an operating system with a graphical user interface (GUI).

Requirements

• Taichi: The core of most algorithms in this program. Install it via pip with the command:

  pip install taichi

• Numpy: Essential for data generation.
• Matplotlib: Used for visualizing and plotting results.
• OpenGL or Vulkan: Necessary for the GUI-based 3D demos.

Demos

Running the demos

1. Create a dedicated folder named output within the program's directory. This folder will be used to store the results produced by the program..

2. Execute the following in your terminal to run a demo:

python scene_xxx.py

2D Demos: The output consists of a series of images that are automatically saved to the output directory.

3D Demos: A window will open displaying the simulation. Use your mouse to adjust the camera angle. Press r to start the simulation.

GPU Simulation

By default, all 2D demos are set to run on the CPU. To run simulations on the GPU:

1. Comment out ti.init(arch=ti.cpu)
2. Uncomment ti.init(arch=ti.cuda) in the scene_xxx.py file.

Note: Ensure you have a CUDA-compatible graphics card for GPU simulation. We've verified performance on the NVIDIA RTX 3090. The demo scene_3D_multiphase_separate.py is a time-intensive 3D simulation and is set to run on the GPU by default.

Solver Configuration

All demos utilize our implicit multiphase solver by default. To switch to another multiphase solver:

1. Change solver = SOLVER_ISM
2. To solver = SOLVER_JL21 in the scene_xxx.py file.

Experimenting with Demos

For those keen to tweak and experiment, we've included ample comments within the scene_xxx.py file. Adjust parameters as you like and observe varying results!