The Finite Volume Method

The Finite Volume Method (FVM) is an algorithm for solving differential equations. It is based on the integral formulation of the problem, with each computational element corresponding to a volume over which the integration is performed. It is somewhat more complex than the Finite Difference, however, it can be applied to arbitrarily shaped domains. In this article we show you the basics of this method and provide a simple solver. (Apr 19 2011)