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The numerical simulation of condenser flows could provide a more power
ful tool for improving design if the numerical problems causing poor s
olution behavior could be isolated and removed. This article isolates
four algorithms used in a ''standard'' model that cause poor solution
behavior, and qualitatively establishes the importance of each. With t
he new algorithms, steady-state solutions can be obtained in few time
steps. Attention still needs to be directed at optimizing the implemen
tation of the algorithmic improvements.