Numerical Comparison of Methods for Solving Boundary Layer Problems in Hydrodynamics

Abstract:

This paper presents a numerical comparison between the differential transform method and the modified Adomian decomposition method for solving the boundary layer problems arising in hydrodynamics. The results show that the differential transform method and modified Adomian decomposition method are easier and more reliable to use in solving this type of problem and provides accurate data as compared with those obtained by other numerical methods.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 284-287)
• Pages: 508-512
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.284-287.508
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Shih Hsiang Chang
• Keywords: Boundary Layer Problems, Differential Transform Method, Modified Adomian Decomposition Method

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