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This document discusses numerical methods for solving differential equations that cannot be solved analytically. It provides an example of using Euler's method to model the velocity of a falling parachutist. The method approximates the derivative as the slope between discrete time steps. Using a time step of 2 seconds, the numerical solution tracks the essential features of the exact solution, though with some discrepancy due to the linear approximations between time steps. Using a smaller time step can minimize this discrepancy. Students are assigned related problems applying these concepts to other systems modeled by differential equations.

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CMP 2

This document discusses numerical methods for solving differential equations that cannot be solved analytically. It provides an example of using Euler's method to model the velocity of a falling parachutist. The method approximates the derivative as the slope between discrete time steps. Using a time step of 2 seconds, the numerical solution tracks the essential features of the exact solution, though with some discrepancy due to the linear approximations between time steps. Using a smaller time step can minimize this discrepancy. Students are assigned related problems applying these concepts to other systems modeled by differential equations.

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COEP Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Computational Methods &


Programming

Welcome!!
Session 2
Summary of last session..
A simple mathematical model
F=ma (1)
a=F/m (2)
dv / dt = F / m (3)
F = FD + FU (4)
FD = mg (5)
FU = cv (6)
but F = mg – cv
dv / dt = ( mg – cv ) / m (7)
dv / dt = g – (c/ m) * v (8)

After a sufficiently long time, a constant velocity,


called the terminal velocity, of 53.39 m/s is reached.
Limitations of exact approach..
• As we studied that, solving the mathematical models using
the exact approach involves the calculus.

• To find out rate of change of velocity w.r.t. time, we applied


the integration to the mathematical model which was
merely consist of fewer factors/parameters.

• But in real-time engineering practice, unfortunately, there


are many mathematical models that cannot be solved
exactly.

• The computation of calculus becomes tedious and time


consuming.
Introduction to
numerical/approximation
approach
A numerical/approximation approach:
• As mentioned previously, numerical methods are those in
which the mathematical problem is reformulated so it can
be solved by arithmetic operations.
Approximated
Velocity response
Exact / True
response
B
v(ti + 1)
dv/dt

∆𝒗
A
v(ti)

ti ∆𝒕 ti + 1 time
Continue…
• So you might come with the doubt that, why is
approximated response is considered as straight line???

• Remember that slope depends on time interval

• Hence by considering the slope and previous values of v


and t, value of v(ti + 1) can be easily determined

• If you reduce the step size of time, automatically the


accuracy of the response of velocity will increase

• Hence lesser the value of step size, more accurate will be


the velocity at v(ti + 1)
Continue…
• Also remember from calculus that

• Equation (10) represents the reverse process.

(10)

• Equation (10) is called a finite divided difference approximation


of the derivative at time ti .
Continue:

dv / dt = g – (c/ m) * v (8)
• Notice that the term in brackets is the right-hand side of the
differential equation itself [Eq. 8].

• That is, it provides a means to compute the rate of change or


slope of v.

• Thus, to transform the differential equation into simple


algebraic equation Eq. 10 can be substituted into Eq. 8, we
get
Continue:

• This equation can then be rearranged as we aim to calculate


the velocity at time instance v (ti+1).

• Hence term v (ti+1) can only be kept on left hand side and by
rearranging other terms we get,

(11)

• Thus, the differential equation has been transformed into an


equation that can be used to determine the velocity
algebraically at ti+1 using the slope and previous values of v
and t.
Continue:

• If you are given an initial value for velocity at some time ti ,


you can easily compute velocity at a later time ti+1.

• This new value of velocity at ti+1 can in turn be employed to


extend the computation to velocity at ti+2 and so on. Thus, at
any time along the way,

• New value = old value + slope × step size

• Note that this approach is formally called Euler’s method.


Example 2: Numerical Solution to the Falling Parachutist Problem
• Problem Statement. Perform the same computation as in
Example 1 but use Eq. (11) to compute the velocity. Employ a
step size of 2 s for the calculation. Solution. At the start of the
computation (ti = 0), the velocity of the parachutist is zero.

• Using the same values from Example 1, Eq. (11) can be used
to compute velocity at ti+1 = 2 s:
Example 2: Numerical Solution to the Falling Parachutist Problem
Example 2: Numerical Solution to the Falling Parachutist Problem
• It can be seen that the numerical method captures the essential features
of the exact solution.

• However, because we have employed straight-line segments to


approximate a continuously curving function, there is some discrepancy
between the two results.

• One way to minimize such discrepancies is to use a smaller step size. For
example, applying Eq. (11) at l-s intervals results in a smaller error, as the
straight-line segments track closer to the true solution.

• However, with the aid of the computer, large numbers of calculations can
be performed easily.

• Thus, you can accurately model the velocity of the falling parachutist
without having to solve the differential equation exactly.
Assignment for the 1st week
1. (A & B batch) Use calculus to solve Eq. (8) for the case where the initial
velocity, v(0) is non zero.

2. (C & D batch) Rather than the linear relationship of Eq. (6), you might
choose to model the upward force on the parachutist as a second order
relationship,
FU = − c′ *
where c′ = a second-order drag coefficient (kg/m).
a) Using calculus, obtain the closed-form solution for the case where the
jumper is initially at rest (v = 0 at t = 0).
b) Repeat the numerical calculation in Example 3 with the same initial
condition and parameter values. Use a value of 0.225 kg/m for c′.

3. (G & H batch) Compute the velocity of a free-falling parachutist using


Euler’s method for the case where m = 80 kg and c = 10 kg/s. Perform the
calculation from t = 0 to 20 s with a step size of 1 s. Use an initial condition
that the parachutist has an upward velocity of 20 m/s at t = 0. At t = 10 s,
assume that the chute is instantaneously deployed so that the drag
coefficient jumps to 50 kg/s.
Assignment for the 1st week
5. (E & F batch) A storage tank contains a liquid at depth y where y = 0 when
the tank is half full. Liquid is withdrawn at a constant flow rate Q to meet
demands. The contents are resupplied at a sinusoidal rate 3Q*(t).
The above equation can be written for this system as

or, since the surface area A is constant,

Use Euler’s method to solve for the depth y from t = 0 to 10 d with a step size
of 0.5 d. The parameter values are A = 1200 m2 and Q = 500 m3/d. Assume
that the initial condition is y = 0.
Submission mode for submission:
• You can submit either handwritten or typed scanned copy (PDF
compulsory) of your solution.

• The name of PDF should be your MIS number (Do not write name or
division).

• One student should make the power point presentation of a solution.


(He/she shall be excluded from submission of handwritten or typed
scanned copy)

• In addition to that, another one student should deliver the same


presentation and capture the video. (He/she shall be excluded from
submission of handwritten or typed scanned copy)

• The link for submission shall be shared to your CR.


Thank you!

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