Conservation of energy in fluid flow

Definition

Conservation of energy in fluid flow states that within a closed system, the total mechanical energy (kinetic energy + potential energy) remains constant as long as there are no external forces acting on it.

Related terms

Bernoulli's Principle: The principle that states as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases.

Pascal's Law: The law stating that when there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid, there is an equal increase at every other point in the container.

Viscosity:

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.