How do I specify boundary conditions in Femlab for a circular system?

In summary, to input BC in a 1D system, you would need to specify the coefficients for mass transfer at the end of a column.
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mery
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Does anybody know how to put BC at the center of a circle.
 
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In terms of the complex plane? Just a guess, we may need more detail. By Femlab do you mean Fermilab?
 
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Potential energy, in the case of a mass (or charge) in typical gravitational (or electromagnetic) field, is zero approaching infinite radius and approaches infinity negatively at zero radius; in such a field, kinetic energy that is zero approaching infinite radius approaches infinity at zero radius.

Did I get it right?
 
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mery said:
Does anybody know how to put BC at the center of a circle.

I'll take a tad different approach :smile: . The easiest way is to introduce some sort of a geometric entity to the center of the circle, for example when doing the model in the first place. You can edit it later however if you've just drawn a circle ... from under "draw" go an edit the section and then 'reassemble' it again with the new geometric features (for example after having sliced the circle, added a point at its center etc.). There are other ways of doing it without modding the domain, but wouldn't go there first if just need the simplest solution available.
 
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I think you should give more details about your specific problem but anyway, you have to look for internal BC in your software. If this is not possible, just replace the disk with a donut whose internal radius is very small. In this way you will be able to apply regular BCs near the center of the computational domain.
 
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Hi everyone. I'm interested to know more on the way to input BC by specifying the coefficients. Have been reading the manual but still blur. Example, specifying zero mass transfer at the end of a column in a 1D system. Lil help pls?
 

What is a boundary condition in Femlab?

A boundary condition in Femlab is a set of mathematical equations that define the behavior of a physical system at its boundaries. It specifies the values of a dependent variable or its derivative at the boundary of a computational domain.

Why are boundary conditions important in Femlab?

Boundary conditions are important in Femlab because they help to accurately model and simulate real-world physical systems. They ensure that the solution obtained from the computational domain matches the behavior of the actual physical system being studied.

What types of boundary conditions are available in Femlab?

Femlab offers various types of boundary conditions, including Dirichlet boundary conditions, Neumann boundary conditions, and Robin boundary conditions. These can be applied to different boundaries of the computational domain, such as edges, faces, or points.

How do you specify boundary conditions in Femlab?

Boundary conditions can be specified in Femlab by selecting the boundary or boundaries where the condition will be applied and then defining the type of condition and its corresponding equation or values. This can be done through the graphical user interface or by using the Femlab command language.

What happens if boundary conditions are not properly defined in Femlab?

If boundary conditions are not properly defined in Femlab, it can result in inaccurate or unrealistic solutions. It is important to carefully consider and specify the appropriate boundary conditions for the physical system being studied in order to obtain reliable and meaningful results.

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