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Simplified finite element algorithm to solve conjugate heat and mass transfer in porous medium

Irfan Anjum Badruddin (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Azeem Khan (Department of Computer System and Technology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Taylor’s University, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia)
Mohd Yamani Idna Idris (Department of Computer System and Technology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
N. Nik-Ghaali (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Salman Ahmed N.J. (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khod Muscat, Sultanate of Oman)
Abdullah A.A.A. Al-Rashed (Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering Technology, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait, Kuwait)

International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow

ISSN: 0961-5539

Article publication date: 6 November 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the advantages of a simplified algorithm to solve the problem of heat and mass transfer in porous medium by reducing the number of partial differential equations from four to three.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach of the present paper is to develop a simplified algorithm to reduce the number of equations involved in conjugate heat transfer in porous medium.

Findings

Developed algorithm/method has many advantages over conventional method of solution for conjugate heat transfer in porous medium.

Research limitations/implications

The current work is applicable to conjugate heat transfer problem.

Practical implications

The developed algorithm is useful in reducing the number of equations to be solved, thus reducing the computational resources required.

Originality/value

Development of simplified algorithm and comparison with conventional method.

Keywords

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the University of Malaya for funding under the grant No RP006A-13ET, PG203-2015B.

Citation

Badruddin, I.A., Khan, A., Idris, M.Y.I., Nik-Ghaali, N., N.J., S.A. and Al-Rashed, A.A.A.A. (2017), "Simplified finite element algorithm to solve conjugate heat and mass transfer in porous medium", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 27 No. 11, pp. 2481-2507. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-08-2016-0324

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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