Non linear 2nd order ode not able to solve

In summary, the conversation discusses an equation involving constants a, b, and k1, as well as conditions for the function u and its derivative u'. The goal is to find an analytical solution, but no solution has been found yet and the suggestion is to use numerical methods for solving integral equations.
  • #1
varen90
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u'u''-k1u=-a*cos(hy)-b
where,u'=du/dy;
and and a,b,k1 are constants
conditions
u(-H)=0;
u'(0)=0;
where 2H is height of the channel where the liquid is flowing
please help any suggestions are welcome
i couldn't find the analytical soln
numerical soln also am havin a dead end so please
 
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  • #2
u'u''-k1u=-a*cos(hy)-b

(u')^2 u'' - k1 uu' =(-a cos(hy) -b)u'

1/3((u')^3)' - k1/2 ((u)^2)' = (-a cos(hy) -b) u'

Integrate both sides wrt y, where the RHS is:
[tex]\int_{-H}^{y} (-a \cdot cos(hy) -b) u' = (-a \cdot cos(hy) -b) u(y) - \int (ah \cdot sin(hy) u(y) [/tex]

It doesn't look like there's an analytic solution.

You should try solve it by using numerical methods for solving integral equations.

I can't help more than this, sorry.
 
  • #3
thx for the input really appreciated
 

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