Type of Method

January 9, 2002, 06:24

Hi all,

I have only started to learn cfd and i am due to use Fluent (although i have not yet recieved the package). I just want to know which method fluent uses, Finite difference, finite volume or finite element, or do you chose which method to use your self?

Thanks!

January 9, 2002, 06:49

FLUENT uses Finite Difference Method.

January 9, 2002, 07:39

Fluent is a Finite Volume Method based solver not a FDM solver.

January 9, 2002, 11:50

FLUENT use the finite-volume method. There are descriptions aplenty in the textbook resource section of cfd-online...check them out first before to learn about computational fluid dynamics before you begin to use available software.

January 9, 2002, 06:24	Type of Method	#1
Mick Guest Posts: n/a	Hi all, I have only started to learn cfd and i am due to use Fluent (although i have not yet recieved the package). I just want to know which method fluent uses, Finite difference, finite volume or finite element, or do you chose which method to use your self? Thanks!

January 9, 2002, 06:49	Re: Type of Method	#2
Sharad Dugad Guest Posts: n/a	FLUENT uses Finite Difference Method.

January 9, 2002, 07:39	Re: Type of Method	#3
hvn Guest Posts: n/a	Fluent is a Finite Volume Method based solver not a FDM solver.

January 9, 2002, 11:50	Re: Type of Method	#4
Lanre Guest Posts: n/a	FLUENT use the finite-volume method. There are descriptions aplenty in the textbook resource section of cfd-online...check them out first before to learn about computational fluid dynamics before you begin to use available software.

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