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Chapter Six
Numerical Solution
This chapter includes the numerical solution of the mathematical model
derived in the previous chapter. This solution may include the build-up or
development of a computer program done by the student, or using existing
software package in solving the problem. The following are general guidelines
for the chapter;

1. The chapter starts with small paragraph (without number) describing its
contents and sections.
2. The chapter is usually written with the following sections;
1) Grid Generation; for the calculation domain.
2) Numerical Formulation; of the governing equations derived in the
Mathematical Modeling.
3) Incorporation of Initial and Boundary Conditions.
4) Numerical Further Calculations.
5) Numerical Calculations Algorithm.
6) Computer Program; Input, output data, specification, flow chart,
run time…etc.
3. The chapter shouldn‟t be in any way, a general one. It should be
specifically designed to fit the demands of your own problem.
4. If a software package is used to solve the problem, such as Fluent,
COMSOL, NASTRAN, etc., then the chapter shouldn‟t contain a detailed
description of the package and its use, these details may be placed in a
separate Appendix.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Y. Hussain / Mech. Engr. Dept. – College of Engr. – University of Baghdad 31