SIMPLE algorithm for variable density flow

mauz · May 14, 2009, 05:05

Hello everybody,

I would like to apply the SIMPLE algorithm to a laminar flow in a straight channel. Along the channel there is gain/loss of mass set by boundary conditions. Usually the SIMPLE algorithm is presented for constant density (Patankar, Ferziger Peric books and different articles).

To take into account the variable density, shall I just include the density value in the appropriate node, both in the momentum discreitzation and then in the continuity equation?

thanks in advance

Mauri

harishg · May 15, 2009, 16:13

Look for papers by the group of Wei Shyy. They have been working on extending SIMPLE algorithm over the entire mach number regime 0-1.

May 14, 2009, 05:05	SIMPLE algorithm for variable density flow	#1
mauz New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 17	Hello everybody, I would like to apply the SIMPLE algorithm to a laminar flow in a straight channel. Along the channel there is gain/loss of mass set by boundary conditions. Usually the SIMPLE algorithm is presented for constant density (Patankar, Ferziger Peric books and different articles). To take into account the variable density, shall I just include the density value in the appropriate node, both in the momentum discreitzation and then in the continuity equation? thanks in advance Mauri

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May 15, 2009, 16:13		#2
harishg Senior Member N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 189 Rep Power: 17	Look for papers by the group of Wei Shyy. They have been working on extending SIMPLE algorithm over the entire mach number regime 0-1.