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Analysis of anelastic flow and numerical treatment via finite elements

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10151480· OSTI ID:10151480
In this report, we reconsider the various approximations made to the full equations of motion and energy transport for treating low-speed flows with significant temperature induced property variations. This entails assessment of the development of so-called anelastic for low-Mach number flows outside the range of validity of the Boussinesq equations. An integral part of this assessment is the development of a finite element-based numerical scheme for obtaining approximate numerical solutions to this class of problems. Several formulations were attempted and are compared.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10151480
Report Number(s):
SAND--94-0320; ON: DE94012141; BR: GB0103012
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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