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On the Accuracy of the Finite Volume Element Method Based on Piecewise Linear Polynomials

SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis, Vol. 39, No. 6 (2002), pp. 1865-1888 (24 pages) We present a general error estimation framework for a finite volume element (FVE ...
Machine Design

What’s The Difference Between FEM, FDM and FVM?

What Are FEM, FDM and FVM? FEM, FDM and FVM differ from one another in important ways. Understanding these distinctions is key to selecting the method most appropriate for your purposes. The ...
Nature

Finite Volume Methods for Cross-Diffusion and Parabolic Equations

Finite Volume Methods (FVM) have become a cornerstone in the numerical treatment of partial differential equations, particularly those governing cross-diffusion and parabolic processes. These ...