A fractional step method for the solution of the Navier-Stokes equations in arbitrary three-dimensional regions
Abstract
An implicit finite-difference procedure is described for solving the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations on an arbitrary three-dimensional region. The block relaxation procedure used does not require linearization or lagging of the mixed derivative terms. It also does not require a rectangular computational region. The calculation of viscous flow about a sphere is presented.
- Publication:
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Advances in Computer Methods for Partial Differential Equations - III
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979acmp.proc..114M
- Keywords:
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- Finite Difference Theory;
- Navier-Stokes Equation;
- Three Dimensional Flow;
- Flow Distortion;
- Incompressible Flow;
- Spheres;
- Viscous Flow;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer