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Published November 1, 1984 | public
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Numerical solution of free-boundary problems in fluid mechanics. Part 1. The finite-difference technique

Abstract

We present here a brief description of a numerical technique suitable for solving axisymmetric (or two-dimensional) free-boundary problems of fluid mechanics. The technique is based on a finite-difference solution of the equations of motion on an orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system, which is also constructed numerically and always adjusted so as to fit the current boundary shape. The overall solution is achieved via a global iterative process, with the condition of balance between total normal stress and the capillary pressure at the free boundary being used to drive the boundary shape to its ultimate equilibrium position.

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Copyright © 1984 Cambridge University Press. Reprinted with permission. (Received 11 April 1983 and in revised form 27 April 1984) This work was supported by a grant from the Fluid Mechanics Program of the National Science Foundation.

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