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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling is the process of representing a fluid flow problem by mathematical equations based on the fundamental laws of physics, and then solving those equations numerically using computer to predict the variation of the relevant parameters within the flow field. The recent adoption of CFD has been both inevitable and progressive, as the high costs and time consumption associated with experimentation has often precluded the desire to produce efficient in-depth results. Moreover, the assumptions, generalizations and approximations associated with analytical models have swayed their reduction in the development of flow solutions. By considering these limitations coupled with recent achievements in the development of numerical solutions for the Navier-Stokes equations and the amelioration of computing power and efficiency, it is easy to understand why confidence has both increased and advanced the application of CFD as a viable alternative in the field of refrigeration.
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