Numerical method for solving PDEs through domain discretization into control volumes and conservation-based equations.
Method Description
The finite volume method is a numerical technique used to solve partial differential equations by discretizing the domain into a finite number of control volumes.
It is particularly suitable for conservation laws in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transport.
Discretization Principle
The PDEs are integrated over each control volume to derive algebraic equations linking unknown values at cell centers, while preserving physical conservation.