Studies of finite element procedures—the use of ADIANA-F in fluid flow analyses

Abstract

We present in this paper some experiences obtained with the program ADINA-F in fluid flow analyses. The theory and numerical methods used in the program for laminar and turbulent flow, and flow with heat transfer, are summarized and then the solutions of various problems are presented. These problem solutions comprise the analyses of turbulent flow in a pipe and natural convection in a porous medium, the prediction of flow around a cylinder, the conjugate heat transfer in flow through a pipe and in the cooling of electronic equipment, and the 3D analysis of natural convection in a cavity.