Simplified finite element algorithm to solve conjugate heat and mass transfer in porous medium
International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow
ISSN: 0961-5539
Article publication date: 6 November 2017
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the advantages of a simplified algorithm to solve the problem of heat and mass transfer in porous medium by reducing the number of partial differential equations from four to three.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach of the present paper is to develop a simplified algorithm to reduce the number of equations involved in conjugate heat transfer in porous medium.
Findings
Developed algorithm/method has many advantages over conventional method of solution for conjugate heat transfer in porous medium.
Research limitations/implications
The current work is applicable to conjugate heat transfer problem.
Practical implications
The developed algorithm is useful in reducing the number of equations to be solved, thus reducing the computational resources required.
Originality/value
Development of simplified algorithm and comparison with conventional method.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the University of Malaya for funding under the grant No RP006A-13ET, PG203-2015B.
Citation
Badruddin, I.A., Khan, A., Idris, M.Y.I., Nik-Ghaali, N., N.J., S.A. and Al-Rashed, A.A.A.A. (2017), "Simplified finite element algorithm to solve conjugate heat and mass transfer in porous medium", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 27 No. 11, pp. 2481-2507. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-08-2016-0324
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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