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Free boundary problems in the theory of fluid flow through porous media: A numerical approach

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In this paper we study from the numerical point of view elliptic free boundary problems in the theory of fluid flow through porous media by a new method.

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  1. C. Baiocchi, V. Comincioli & L. Guerri

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  3. Laboratorio di Analisi Numerica del C.N.R. di Pavia, Pavia, Italia

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Research supported by C.N.R. in the frame of the collaboration between L. A. N. of Pavia and E. R. A. 215 of C. N. R. S. and of Paris University and carried out also with the cooperation of the Division C. E. T. I. S. of C.C.R. Euratom Ispra.

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Baiocchi, C., Comincioli, V., Guerri, L. et al. Free boundary problems in the theory of fluid flow through porous media: A numerical approach. Calcolo 10, 1–85 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02576418

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