17 July 2024
19ASC315A
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Home Work – 06
Instructions
Answer all questions.
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Questions
1. Consider the two-dimensional Laplace equation ∇2 ϕ = 0. This equation is to be solved on a unit-
square domain subject to Dirichlet boundary conditions. Derive a five -point finite-difference
approximation for the variable φ for the interior grid points considering a uniform grid system.
Evaluate the formal order of accuracy of the numerical scheme.
2. Derive the explicit finite-difference approximation of the one-dimensional heat conduction
equation
𝜕𝑇 𝜕2𝑇
= 𝛼
𝜕𝑡 𝜕𝑥 2
where α is the constant thermal diffusivity.
3. Derive the implicit finite-difference approximation of the one-dimensional heat conduction
equation
𝜕𝑇 𝜕2𝑇
= 𝛼
𝜕𝑡 𝜕𝑥 2
where α is the constant thermal diffusivity.
4. Distinguish between the explicit and implicit finite-difference approximations using the example
of the one-dimensional heat conduction equation.
5. Distinguish between discretization and round-off errors with examples.
6. Derive and discuss the stability criterion for the explicit finite-difference approximation on the
one-dimensional heat equation using von Neumann stability analysis.
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7. Derive and discuss the stability criterion for the explicit finite-difference approximation on the
one-dimensional wave equation by the Lax method using von Neumann stability analysis.
8. Discuss the numerical solution of 2D Euler equation by Lax-Wendroff. Use the continuity equation
for the purpose of illustration of the method.
9. Discuss the numerical solution of 2D Euler equation by the McCormack’s method. Use the
continuity equation for the purpose of illustration of the method.
10. Discuss the need for artificial viscosity using the example of the one -dimensional wave equation.
11. Distinguish between numerical dissipation and dispersion using the example of the one-
dimensional wave equation.
12. Discuss the alternating-direction-implicit (ADI) method using the example of the unsteady, two-
dimensional equation.
13. Discuss the need for a staggered grid for the solution of incompressible Navier-Stokes equations
using the example of the two-dimensional continuity equation.
14. Derive the formula for pressure correction for the numerical solution of incompressible Navier-
Stokes equations using the example of x- and y-momentum equations.
15. List the key steps involved in the SIMPLE algorithm used for the numerical solution of the
incompressible Navier-Stokes equations.
16. Discuss the upwind scheme using the example of the first-order wave equation.
17. Discuss the need for a model of turbulence. List two turbulence models and classify them
according to the number of additional equations solved.
