SIMPLE algorithm

Computational fluid dynamics algorithm

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In computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the SIMPLE algorithm is a widely used numerical procedure to solve the Navier–Stokes equations. SIMPLE is an acronym for Semi-Implicit Method for Pressure Linked Equations.

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Has use: computational fluid dynamics
Different from: SIMPLE criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: SIMPLE
Developer: Brian Spalding
Computes solution to: Navier–Stokes equations

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