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Most non linear differential equations have no solution and you have to use numerical approximations You will have to transform the differential equations using discretization methods to algebraic equations in order to make it solvable You Will have to use some software such as Mathlab, Mathematica or a FORTRAN program to solve these algebraic equations. You will have to use many iterations to make sure that you approximate the correct solution
Discretization
The process of converting differential equations into algebraic equations is called discretization. Discretization is necessary for numerical methods and computational programming to be employed in solving fluid dynamics equations Of course, improper discretization may cause errors in calculation
Discretization Methods
Make sure that you choose the correct discretization methods for solving partial differential equations. These include: 1) Finite Difference Methods 2) Finite Volume Methods 3) Finite Elements Methods
Discretization Methods
These methods can be summarized as: A) Finite Difference Methods are used especially for easy geometries and for simple flow problem equations. B) Finite Volume Methods are more applicable to a wide variety of flow problems and wide variety of geometries C) Finite Elements Method is more flexible, but it is more suitable for solid structures.
Unstructured Grid
Meshing
Meshing is the concept of adjusting the grid to cover as many points as possible, in order to increase the accuracy without creating complex calculations. Each cell is calculated separately and then all cells are superimposed to create one big solution.
Consistency
Stability
Convergence
Conservation
Boundedness
Realizability
Divergence
It is to be remembered that the final solution is only an approximation of the real differential equations. Hence, there may be accuracy issues due to the amount of errors in the approximation process It is important for accuracy to be within acceptable boundaries
Accuracy
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