Chapter 10

Computational Methods for the Investigations of Heat Transfer Phenomena in Aerospace Applications

Abstract

This chapter introduces computational methods, in particular, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and also gives a brief description of their development. The basic concepts are presented and then the focus is on the so-called finite volume method. At the end of the chapter, examples related to aerospace-specific topics are given. The important topic of shock wave–boundary layer interaction is also discussed.

Keywords

CFD; Compressible flow; Computer codes; Finite volume method; Reynolds number; Illustrative examples

10.1. Introduction

Computational methods started to have a significant impact on the analysis of aerodynamics and its ...

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