Numerical methods
- 1. MATHEMATICALMODELSLizeth Paola Barrero RiañoPetroleumEnginneringIndustrial University of Santander2010
- 2. Definition A mathematical model can be defined broadly, as a formulation or an equation that expresses the essential characteristics of a physical system or process in mathematical terms. Its variables are obtained by studying the physical laws that are involved in the process.
- 4. ComponentsOverall, the model can be represented by the functional relationship of the form:Dependent = f (independent variables, parameters, forcefunctions )variables
- 5. Darcy’s law Darcy's Law is a generalized relationship for flow in porous media. It shows the volumetric flow rate is a function of the flow area, elevation, fluid pressure and a proportionality constant. It may be stated in several different forms depending on the flow conditions..
- 6. One-Dimensional FlowWhere:Q = Volumetric flow rate (m3/s or ft3/s),A = Flow area perpendicular to L (m2 or ft2),K = Hydraulic conductivity (m/s or ft/s),l = Flow path length (m or ft),h = Hydraulic head (m or ft), andD = Denotes the change in h over the path L.
- 7. Thehydraulic head at a specificpoint, histhesum of thepressure head and theelevation, orh = (p/r g + z) Normal SI form of the equation__h = (p/g + z)Usual form used with English unitsWhere:p = waterpressure (N/m2, lb/ft2),r = waterdensity (kg/m3),g = waterspecificweight (lb/ft3),g = acceleration of gravity (m/s2or ft/s2), andz = elevation (m or ft).
- 8. BibliographyCHAPRA, Steven. Métodos números para ingenieros. Thirdedition. McGraw-Hill Editorial. 2000Article: Conceptos básicos de modelación matemática y simulación computacional de sistemas biológicos una herramienta útil para la docencia y la investigación. Authors: Alejandro Pelaez and Sergio Mejia. CES Odontología Magazine Vol. 3 No 1.2000http://bioen.okstate.edu/Darcy/LaLoi/basics.htm