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Old   June 14, 2016, 08:01
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Hello foamers,

Please can someone explain to me the meaning of courant number and what it is used for.

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Old   June 14, 2016, 08:17
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Thanks for your fast reply !!
I find this complicated , can you please explain it simply?
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