The solution of the Navier-Stokes equations using Gauss-Seidel line relaxation

The Navier-Stokes equations in an implicit flux-split difference formulation are solved numerically using a Gauss-Seidel line-relaxation procedure. Particular attention is given to the selection of flux-vector splitting method and flux splitting in boundary layers. Results for sample problems involving (1) turbulent supersonic flow over a cone and (2) the viscous hypersonic flow of a chemically reacting gas in thermal nonequilibrium past a blunted cone are presented in extensive graphs and briefly characterized. The present flux-split procedures are shown to provide accurate shear-layer calculations.