FEMCFD
FEMCFD refers to the numerical simulation of fluid flow using the finite element method for spatial discretization. In this approach the governing equations of fluid dynamics, typically the Navier–Stokes equations for incompressible or compressible flow, are solved on a computational mesh that can be unstructured and highly graded. FEMCFD emphasizes flexibility in handling complex geometries, curved boundaries, and multiphysics coupling, making it well suited for engineering and biomedical applications.
Most formulations use a mixed finite element discretization to approximate velocity and pressure fields. To satisfy
The method benefits from unstructured meshes that adapt to complex geometries and allow local refinement, as
Typical challenges include computational cost, the need for robust and scalable solvers, stabilization to avoid spurious