Loci-Stream: Parallel Scalable Compressible Pressure-Based Solver Theory Guide#
This guide develops the governing equations, finite-volume discretization, and pressure-based algorithms used by Loci-Stream. The chapters progress from the continuous conservation laws to the assembled algebraic systems and then to the physical closures and specialized formulations used with those systems.
Foundations
Establishes the governing equations, the segregated solution process, and the finite-volume assembly shared by the methods that follow.
Start with Governing Equations and Closure Structure.
Pressure-Based Method
Develops momentum-weighted interpolation, the pressure-correction equation, the major pressure–velocity algorithms, and the PIMPLE corrector sequence.
Start with Momentum-Weighted Interpolation on Collocated Unstructured Grids.
Numerics and Physical Models
Covers high-resolution spatial schemes, temporal integration, turbulence closures, hybrid RANS–LES methods, finite-rate chemistry, and compressible flamelet modeling.
Start with High-Resolution Schemes for Compressible Flows.
Specialized Formulations
Collects the multi-material algebraic-VOF framework and extensions for rotating frames, porous media, real-fluid closure, double-flux treatment, moving meshes, and open boundaries.
Start with Pressure-Temperature-Equilibrium Multi-Material Algebraic-VOF Framework.
Reference Appendices
Preserves supporting derivations, pressure-correction variants, linearization details, and concise framework references used by the main chapters.
Start with Classical Cartesian Pressure-Correction Derivation.