Author: Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University
1. Introduction
2. Finite Volume Method
3. Discretization
4. Algebraic Equations
5. Linearization
6. Algorithm
4. Algebraic Equations
Deriving System of Algebraic Equations
Example: Deriving System of Algebraic Equations
Check Your Understanding
Consider the algebraic equation for mass conservation at the end of the above video. This equation is of the form: Au1+Bu2+Cv1+Dv3=E where A,B,C,D,E are constant coefficients. From the explanation in the video, one can deduce that A=B=Δy/2. Denote the width of each cell in the x direction as Δx.
What is the value of C, the coefficient that multiples v1? Answer: -Δx/2
Check Your Understanding
What is the value of the coefficient E in the equation in the previous question? Assume that that the inlet velocity is 1m/s in the x direction. Answer: Δy