The finite element solution of a quasi-linear elliptic equation governing non-Newtonian flows through rectangular ducts (Q1069781)
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The finite element solution of a quasi-linear elliptic equation governing non-Newtonian flows through rectangular ducts (English)
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1985
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A Rayleigh-Ritz finite element method (FEM) using quadratic, cubic and quartic elements has been used to solve the steady laminar flow of a non- Newtonian fluid through rectangular ducts. Different iterative approaches were investigated to solve the large system of linear equations resulting from the discretization of the quasi-linear partial differential equation. The performance of the FEM incorporating the method of variation of parameters (Davidenko path procedure [\textit{D. F. Davidenko}, Dokl. Akad. Nauk SSSR 88, 601-602 (1953; Zbl 0050.121)]) was compared with the finite difference method in terms of speed, accuracy and the capability of handling the very pronounced nonlinearity. From the convergent solutions obtained, some flow parameters were investigated. The results presented agree well with other published work.
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Rayleigh-Ritz finite element method
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quadratic, cubic and quartic elements
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steady laminar flow
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rectangular ducts
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discretization of the quasi-linear partial differential equation
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method of variation
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path procedure
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convergent solutions
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