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NACHOS: a finite element computer program for incompressible flow problems. Part I. Theoretical background

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7208332· OSTI ID:7208332

The theoretical background for the finite element computer program, NACHOS, is presented in detail. The NACHOS code is designed for the two-dimensional analysis of viscous incompressible fluid flows, including the effects of heat transfer. A general description of the fluid/thermal boundary value problems treated by the program is described. The finite element method and the associated numerical methods used in the NACHOS code are also presented. Instructions for use of the program are documented in SAND77-1334.

Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
7208332
Report Number(s):
SAND-77-1333
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English