Heat Eq 2D stationary, cond+conv

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In summary, the conversation discusses the attempt to solve a 2D heat equation with convection using Matlab. The domain is x:0:1, y:0:1 and the boundaries are specified as u(x,1) = x(1-x) and all other boundaries are 0. The attempt at a solution involves using Fourier coefficients, but it is not stable and the solution increases to infinity at y=1. The speaker is unsure of the correctness of the coefficients and is seeking help to solve the problem.
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Homework Statement


Hi everybody, I'm trying to solve the heat eq. for a 2D problem which is stationary, and also includes convection. There is no heat source. I am using Matlab.


Homework Equations


domain: x:0:1, y:0:1

u(x,1) = x(1-x)
all other boundaries are 0


The Attempt at a Solution


X(x) = sin(k*pi*x/L)

%-- Fourrier coefficients: might be wrong!
u0 = x*(1-x);
a = 2/L*int(u0*sin(kk*pi*x/L),x,0,L)
%--

Y(y) = (exp((y*(vy - (lambda*D^2 + vy^2)^(1/2))))-exp((y*(vy + (4*lambda*D^2 + vy^2)^(1/2)))))

lambda is ofcourse (k*pi/L)^2
(bc's give the exp(..vy+..) term a minus, which is already included in the equation above.

the problem is, that my solution is not stable. At y=0 I find u=0, which is correct, however when y increases towards its limit y=1, i find that the solution increases to infinity.



 
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I'm quite sure that I'm wrong with the Fourier coefficients, but I don't know how to solve it. Does anyone know how to solve this? Thanks in advance!
 

FAQ: Heat Eq 2D stationary, cond+conv

What is the purpose of the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation?

The Heat Eq 2D stationary equation is used to model and analyze heat transfer in a two-dimensional system where there is both conduction and convection present. It helps determine the temperature distribution in the system and how heat is transferred between different regions.

How is conduction represented in the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation?

Conduction is represented by the first term in the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation, which is the Laplace operator applied to the temperature function. This term accounts for the heat transfer through the material itself.

What is the role of convection in the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation?

Convection is represented by the second term in the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation, which is the convective heat transfer coefficient multiplied by the difference in temperature between the system and its surroundings. This term accounts for the heat transfer between the system and its environment, such as through a fluid flow.

How is the Heat Eq 2D stationary equation solved?

The Heat Eq 2D stationary equation is typically solved using numerical methods, such as the finite element method. This involves discretizing the equation into smaller elements and solving for the temperature at each element using a system of linear equations.

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The Heat Eq 2D stationary equation is commonly used in engineering and physics to analyze and design heat transfer systems, such as in electronics cooling, building insulation, and power plant design. It is also used in meteorology to model temperature distribution in the atmosphere.

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