Formulation of low peclet number based grid expansion factor for the solution of the convection-diffusion equation

Convection-diffusion problems, due to its fundamental nature, are found in various science and engineering applications. In this research, the importance of the relationship between grid structure and flow parameters in such problems is emphasized. In particular, we propose a systematic technique in...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abdullah, Aslam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dionisios Pylarinos 2018
Subjects:
Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4439/1/AJ%202018%20%28766%29%20Formulation%20of%20low%20peclet%20number%20based%20grid%20expansion%20factor%20for%20the%20solution%20of%20the%20convection-diffusion%20equation.pdf
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4439/
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Convection-diffusion problems, due to its fundamental nature, are found in various science and engineering applications. In this research, the importance of the relationship between grid structure and flow parameters in such problems is emphasized. In particular, we propose a systematic technique in the selection of the grid expansion factor based on its logarithmic relationship with low Peclet number. Such linear mathematical connection between the two non-dimensional parameters serves as a guideline for more structured decision-making and improves the heuristic process in the determination of the computational domain grid for the numerical solution of convection-diffusion equations especially in the prediction of the concentration of the scalar. Results confirm the effectiveness of the new approach.