Solution of the Blasius and Sakiadis equation by generalized iterative differential quadrature method

Abstract

The Blasius and Sakiadis equation was solved earlier with different numerical methods. In this study, it was solved by using the generalized iterative differential quadrature method (GIDQM). And more than one condition are imposed at the same point without using any higher-order polynomial or ?-point approximation in GIDQM although it is one of the most important drawbacks in the differential quadrature method (DQM). Procedure is started with an initial guess value and true results are obtained by iterations. More grid points are used. Hence, the solution of the Blasius equation is calculated precisely and showed good agreements when compared with other works. © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.