computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis

kabirgph · October 17, 2014, 05:51

What are the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis? Is there a marked difference between the two and what would each primarily be used for?

FMDenaro · October 17, 2014, 07:59

CFD is a general term to take into account numerical methods for solving problems of fluid dynamics. FE is a numerical formulation that can be applied to solve the governing equation for fluids. In this sense, FE is a branch of CFD as well as FD, FV and so on..

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kabirgph New Member Md. Kabir Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 12	What are the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis? Is there a marked difference between the two and what would each primarily be used for?

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October 17, 2014, 07:59		#2
FMDenaro Senior Member Filippo Maria Denaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,882 Rep Power: 73	CFD is a general term to take into account numerical methods for solving problems of fluid dynamics. FE is a numerical formulation that can be applied to solve the governing equation for fluids. In this sense, FE is a branch of CFD as well as FD, FV and so on..