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Abstract: In this paper, collocation method (RPCM)%29&ck%5B%5D=abstract&ck%5B%5D=keyword'>radial point collocation method (RPCM), a kind of meshfree method, is applied to solve convection-diffusion problem. The main feature of this approach is to use the interpolation schemes in local supported domains based on radial basis functions. As a result, this method is local and hence the system matrix is banded which is very attractive for practical engineering problems. In the numerical examination, RPCM is applied to solve non-linear convection-diffusion 2D Burgers equations. The results obtained by RPCM demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method for solving transient fluid dynamic problems. A fictitious point scheme is adopted to improve the solution accuracy while Neumann boundary conditions exist. The meshfree feature of the present method is very attractive in solving computational fluid problems.

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