Modeling of transient two-component flow using a four-point implicit methodThe four-point, centered implicit scheme that is extensively used in open channel flow simulation is shown to be applicable to rapid and slow pressure transient problems in conduits with nearly single phase and two-phase flows. It is only necessary to choose the proper weighting factor value, theta, of the Courant number. For rapid pressure transients such as waterhammer, the implicit method can yield reasonable results with limited numerical dispersion and attenuation if theta is only slightly greater than the critical value of 0.5. For slower pressure gradients in single and two-phase flows, reasonable numerical solutions may be achieved for Courant number values as high as 20.
Document ID
19840030450
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wiggert, D. C. (Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, United States)
Martin, C. S. (Michigan State Univ. East Lansing, MI, United States)
Naghash, M. (Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA, United States)
Rao, P. V. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)