Evaluation of local preconditioners for multigrid solutions of the compressible Euler equations /

also improve (albeit nominally) the damping for modes which

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCann, Barrett Taylor
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Summary:also improve (albeit nominally) the damping for modes which
and without preconditioning, as well as the relative accuracy
are high-frequency in only one direction (high-low and low-
assessing how improved low-frequency propagation can enhance
coarsening multigrid algorithm over several low freestream
compressible Euler equations. In this study, both the matrix
conclusions are drawn about the usefulness of multigrid with
effectiveness of two local preconditioners, when used in a
exhibit similar damping properties for error modes which are
first- and second-order numerical studies in a full-
high modes). Thus, an important aspect of this work is
high-frequency in both coordinate directions (i.e., high-high
Mach numbers and with different boundary conditions indicate
modes), it is known that the Turkel preconditioner provides
multigrid algorithm, in accelerating the rate of convergence
multigrid convergence rates for preconditioned iterative
of 'nrkel's preconditioner result in better convergence rates
of the different solution methods used.
preconditioner are tested. While both preconditioners
preconditioner developed by Turkel and the block-Jacobi
significantly better low-frequency propagation. In this
techniques with similar damping properties. The results of
than the block-Jacobi preconditioner. In addition,
that the superior low-frequency propagation characteristics
The goal of this study is to examine and compare the
thesis, this improved lowfrequency propagation is shown to
to an accurate steady solution of the two-dimensional
Item Description:"Major subject: Aerospace Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 54 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 51-53.