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Three-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1186· OSTI ID:1186

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is one discipline falling under the broad heading of computer-aided engineering (CAE). CAE, together with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), comprise a mathematical-based approach to engineering product and process design, analysis and fabrication. In this overview of CFD for the design engineer, our purposes are three-fold: (1) to define the scope of CFD and motivate its utility for engineering, (2) to provide a basic technical foundation for CFD, and (3) to convey how CFD is incorporated into engineering product and process design.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Transportation (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
1186
Report Number(s):
LA-13427-MS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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