The control volume finite element method as applied to transient laminar free convection between parallel heated vertical plates.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Vandijk, Hanne Nicolaas
Other Authors:	Kozik, Thomas J. (degree committee member.), Noah, S. T. (degree committee member.), Rundell, W. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1987.
Subjects:	Finite element method. Heat > Convection, Natural. Major mechanical engineering. Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy

Description
Abstract:	The control volume finite element method is applied to transient laminar free convection between vertical parallel heated plates. The results are compared with those obtained from the alternating direction implicit method and the up-wind finite difference method. Heat transfer characteristics are evaluated in terms of Nusselt number. The peculiar velocity profile inside the channel as reported by Kettleborough is verified.
Item Description:	Typescript (photocopy). Vita.
Physical Description:	xv, 99 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-94).