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Survey of computer programs for heat transfer analysisAn overview is given of the current capabilities of thirty-three computer programs that are used to solve heat transfer problems. The programs considered range from large general-purpose codes with broad spectrum of capabilities, large user community, and comprehensive user support (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, EAL, MARC, MITAS II, MSC/NASTRAN, and SAMCEF) to the small, special-purpose codes with limited user community such as ANDES, NTEMP, TAC2D, TAC3D, TEPSA and TRUMP. The majority of the programs use either finite elements or finite differences for the spatial discretization. The capabilities of the programs are listed in tabular form followed by a summary of the major features of each program. The information presented herein is based on a questionnaire sent to the developers of each program. This information is preceded by a brief background material needed for effective evaluation and use of computer programs for heat transfer analysis. The present survey is useful in the initial selection of the programs which are most suitable for a particular application. The final selection of the program to be used should, however, be based on a detailed examination of the documentation and the literature about the program.
Document ID
19870033401
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Noor, Ahmed K.
(George Washington University; NASA, Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
Volume: 2
ISSN: 0168-874X
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Accession Number
87A20675
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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