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Finite Volume Method—Diffusion Problems

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This chapter is concerned with pure diffusion problems treated by finite volume methods, stepping stone for modern SBES and HPC approach. Only one dimensional case is considered in detail that keeps the formulation simple enabling the solutions by conventional methods.

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Rao, J.S. (2017). Finite Volume Method—Diffusion Problems. In: Simulation Based Engineering in Fluid Flow Design. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46382-7_4

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