Computational fluid dynamics

The use of computers to analyse problems in fluid dynamics.

The usual method is discretize the fluid domain into small cells to form a grid, and then apply iterative methods to solving the Navier-Stokes equations for them.

The techniques are widely used by engineers designing or analysing devices that interact with fluid, such as vehicles, pumps, chemical apparatus or ventilation systems.

Several commercial programs exist for this purpose.

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