Stream volume segmentation of grid-less flow simulation

Abstract

We present a novel algorithm for the geometric extraction of stream volume segmentation for visualization of grid-less flow simulations. Our goal is the segmentation of different paths through a mixing tube where the flow is represented by scattered point sets approximated with moving least squares. The key challenges are the watertight construction of boundary representations from separatrices. These are obtained by integrating and intersecting stream surfaces starting at separation and attachment lines at boundaries of flow obstacles. A major challenge is the robust integration of stream lines at boundaries with no-slip condition such that closed volume segments are obtained. Our results show the segmentation of volumes taking consistent paths through a mixing tube with six partitioning blades. Slicing these volumes provides valuable insight into the quality of the mixing process.