Computation of Cavity Flow by Finite Element Method with Finite Spectral Shape Function

Abstract

The streamfunction-vorticity equations for two-dimensional cavity flow are solved by a new finite element method which uses finite spectral basis functions as shape functions for rectangular elements. Simulations for several cases with different Reynolds numbers are performed. Good agreement was obtained in the comparison between the present results with the bench mark solutions.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447131

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  • Jian-Ping Wang
  • Ting-wen Li
  • Yoshiaki Nakamura

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  • Peking University

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