[CIG-MC] Viscous dissipation in CitcomS

[Eh Tan]

Hi Raquel,

> *1. I would like to know how CitcomS calculates viscous dissipation 
> and where is this sub-routine listed.*
> *
> *
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The viscous dissipation is calculated in process_visc_heating() in 
lib/Advection_diffusion.c. The equation for viscous dissipation is:

dissipation = viscosity * (2nd invariant of strain rate)^2

> *2. Is there any CitcomS training session programmed in the near 
> future?. I've heard about the meeting that is taking place in La Joya, 
> Ca in July, is there anything available before?*
>

I will leave this question for Walter.


Eh Tan
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