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Title: A physical approach to finite-element modeling of coupled conduction and convection

Journal Article · · Numerical Heat Transfer. Part B, Fundamentals; (United States)
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  1. Univ. degli Studi di Udine (Italy). Inst. di Fisica Tecnica e di Tecnologie Industriali

Finite-element formulations for coupled conduction and convection problems are obtained by a direct approach based on energy balances, at both element and node levels. This way, clear physical interpretations are provided for all the essential steps of conventional finite-element procedures of the Galerkin type. In the examples, the finite-element formulation is validated first by comparison with the analytical solution of a typical benchmark problem. Then the capabilities of the finite-element method are demonstrated by the analysis of coupled conduction and convection problems of practical interest.

OSTI ID:
5717481
Journal Information:
Numerical Heat Transfer. Part B, Fundamentals; (United States), Vol. 24:3; ISSN 1040-7790
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English