1.2.5 - Numerical Solution
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What does CFD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the focus of the field you're studying.
Name one method used in discretization.
💡 Hint: There are three primary methods: FD, FV, FE.
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What does 'convergence' mean in CFD?
💡 Hint: Think about how we know a solution is stable.
True or False: Discretization is only used for heat transfer problems.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader applications of CFD.
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You must choose a numerical method for simulating airflow over a car. Discuss the advantages of using the finite element method over the finite volume method.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of shapes and flows you're dealing with.
In a CFD project regarding heat exchangers, what will happen if you incorrectly set the boundary conditions? Discuss the potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about how the edges of your model influence the flow within it.
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