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Finite element methods in heat transfer

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6100812
The application of the finite element method to problems in conduction and convection heat transfer is described. The formulation of the basic equations is presented and typical solution algorithms for both transient and steady-state problems are described. Example analyses are included for problems in heat conduction, forced convection and free convection.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6100812
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-1703; ON: DE86007405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English