Nov 11, 2024 · and conservation of mass requires: \[\frac{\partial \rho}{\partial t} + \frac{\partial (\rho u)}{\partial x} + \frac{\partial (\rho v)}{\partial y} + \frac{\partial (\rho w)}{\partial z} = 0 \nonumber \] This is the continuity equation for compressible flow, first …