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An Efficient Numerical Scheme for Vortical Transonic Flows

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Numerical Techniques in Continuum Mechanics

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A combined algorithm using potential/Euler solvers, for transonic flow computations, is described. This combined scheme is substantially more efficient than the basic Euler solver. The potential solver is used to provide initial approximation to the Euler solver, to determine the regions where the flow is vortical and where the Euler solver has to be used. Since the potential solver provides a relatively good approximation to the Euler solution, few (one or two) coupled iterative steps are adequate. The coupled scheme, is faster and requires less computer storage than current Euler solvers.

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Fuchs, L. (1987). An Efficient Numerical Scheme for Vortical Transonic Flows. In: Hackbusch, W., Witsch, K. (eds) Numerical Techniques in Continuum Mechanics. Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics, vol 16. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-85997-6_2

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