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    • Computational fluid dynamics
    • Multiphase flow visualization
    • Particle-based methods

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    • Analyzing fluid connectivity in multiphase flows is crucial for understanding droplet evolution.
    • Existing methods face Lagrangian inconsistencies between flow and volume of fluid fields.
    • Quantifying uncertainty in these simulations remains a challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel particle-based visualization approach for finite-time analysis of fluid connectivity.
    • To address and correct Lagrangian inconsistencies in volume of fluid simulations.
    • To introduce an uncertainty measure for assessing simulation reliability.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a particle-based visualization technique for multiphase flow.
    • Implemented a correction approach to resolve Lagrangian inconsistencies.
    • Integrated an uncertainty measure to estimate field interpolation errors.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated the approach's utility and versatility across various multiphase flow simulations.
    • Successfully applied the method to physics-based assessment of droplet formation.
    • Provided insights into the limitations and benefits of the proposed technique.

    Conclusions:

    • The particle-based approach offers a robust method for analyzing fluid connectivity and droplet evolution.
    • The correction and uncertainty quantification enhance the reliability of volume of fluid simulations.
    • This technique is valuable for detailed studies of multiphase flow phenomena.