The quarterbend: A three-dimensional benchmark problem

Ole Hassager, P. Henriksen, P. Townsend, M. F. Webster, D. Ding

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Abstract

We consider an incompressible Newtonian fluid flowing from a long straight channel of square cross-section into a 90° bending channel of the same cross-section. The developing swirling flow that occurs in this geometry is fully 3-D with several interesting features. Two different finite element schemes for the simulation of the 3-D Navier-Stokes equations are used. One of the methods is designed for use on a workstation, while the other is optimized for use on a vector processor. The convergence of the two methods is investigated, and numbers are given for the use of the flow situation as a 3-D benchmark problem for Re = 0 and 100. Properties of the solution at Re = 500 are also shown.
Original languageEnglish
JournalComputers and Fluids
Volume20
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)373-386
ISSN0045-7930
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

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