A Finite Difference Method for Any Partial Differential Equation,

Abstract

The most general heat diffusion equation possesses not only first- and second-order derivatives in space but also first-and second-order derivatives in time. Therefore, the governing equation can be parabolic, elliptic or even hyperbolic depending upon the parameters chosen. The model includes various physical problems, such as, steady and unsteady classical heat conduction (usually known as classical Fourier model), heat pulse (Non-Fourier model), abrasive cut-off and surface grinding operations in machining of metal components. An explicit and unconditionally stable finite difference scheme is developed for the general purpose governing equation. The heat transfer example is included to discuss the accuracy and stability of this numerical scheme. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP002959

Entities

People

  • R. Yalamanchili

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasives
  • Accuracy
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffusion
  • Equations
  • Formulas (Mathematics)
  • Heat Transfer
  • Machining
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Partial Differential Equations

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space