Verification of Advective Bar Elements Implemented in the Sierra/Aria Thermal Response Code
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
A thorough code verification effort has been performed on a reduced order, finite element model for one-dimensional (1D) fluid flow convectively coupled with a three-dimensional (3D) solid, referred to as the “advective bar” model. The purpose of this effort was to provide confidence in the proper implementation of this model within the sierra/aria thermal response code at Sandia National Laboratories. Furthermore the method of manufactured solutions (MMS) is applied so that the order of convergence in error norms for successively refined meshes and timesteps is investigated. Potential pitfalls that can lead to a premature evaluation of the model's implementation are described for this verification approach when applied to this unique model. Through observation of the expected order of convergence, these verification tests provide evidence of proper implementation of the model within the codebase.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1487427
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1499697
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-2018-8740J; SAND-2018-1963J; 666838
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Vol. 3, Issue 3; ISSN 2377-2158
- Publisher:
- ASMECopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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