[CFD] The Finite Volume Method in CFD

[CFD] The Finite Volume Method in CFD An introduction to the second order finite volume method that is used to discretise the terms in the Navier-Stokes and other scalar transport equations. This approach is adopted by many mainstream CFD codes (OpenFOAM, Fluent, Saturne). The following topics are covered: 1) 3:38 How does the finite volume method work? 2) 8:85 What are implicit and explicit treatments? 3) 13:04 What special treatment is used for the convection and diffusion terms? #finitevolumemethod #fluidmechanics101 #cfd ==================================================== Some useful references: 1) H. Jasak Error estimation in the finite volume method with application to fluid flows PhD Thesis, Imperial College London, 1996 2) ANSYS FLUENT User Manual Spatial Discretisation ============================================ Want to learn more? ============================================ Grab a copy of my CFD Fundamentals Course (for beginners): Learn how to write your own CFD code in MATLAB and python (for intermediates): Learn how I draw my figures and diagrams in Inkscape (for everyone): ============================================ Did you like the video? ============================================ Download the lecture slides from my website: Buy me a coffee to say thanks: Support the channel on Patreon (and get useful extras for your CFD studies): ============================================ Donations: ============================================ 1) PayPal ================================== Disclaimer ================================== The methods, algorithms, equations, formulae, diagrams and explanations in this talk are for educational and demonstrative purposes only. They should never be used to analyse, design, accredit or validate real scientific / engineering / mathematical structures and flow systems. For such applications, appropriate trained, qualified and accredited (SQEP) engineers / scientists should be consulted along with the appropriate documentation, procedures and engineering standards. Furthermore, the information contained within this talk has not been verified, peer reviewed or checked in any way and is likely to contain several errors. It is therefore not appropriate to use this talk itself (or any of the algorithms, equations, formulae, diagrams and explanations contained within this talk) as an academic or technical reference. The reader should consult the original references and follow the verification and validation processes adopted by your company / institution when carrying out engineering calculations and analyses. Fluid Mechanics 101 and Dr. Aidan Wimshurst are not accountable or liable in any form for the use or misuse of the information contained in this talk beyond the specific educational and demonstrative purposes for which it was intended.