scholarly journals Comparison of finite-volume schemes for diffusion problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Schneider ◽  
Dennis Gläser ◽  
Bernd Flemisch ◽  
Rainer Helmig
Keyword(s):  
Finite Volume ◽  
Approximation Scheme ◽  
Model Problem ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Maximum Principles ◽  
Test Cases ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
Flux Approximation ◽  
Elliptic Model ◽  
Diffusion Problems

We present an abstract discretization framework and demonstrate that various cell-centered and hybrid finite-volume schemes fit into it. The different schemes considered in this work are then analyzed numerically for an elliptic model problem with respect to the properties consistency, coercivity, extremum principles, and sparsity. The test cases presented comprise of two- and three-dimensional setups, mildly and highly anisotropic tensors and grids of different complexities. The results show that all schemes show a similar convergence behavior, except for the two-point flux approximation scheme, and seem to be coercive. Furthermore, they confirm that linear schemes, in contrast to nonlinear schemes, are in general neither positivity-preserving nor satisfy discrete minimum or maximum principles.

scholarly journals Mixed and Hybrid Finite Element Methods for Convection-Diffusion Problems and Their Relationships with Finite Volume: The Multi-Dimensional Case

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Fortin ◽  
Abdellatif Serghini Mounim
Keyword(s):  
Finite Volume ◽  
Numerical Approximation ◽  
Dimensional Case ◽  
Parabolic Problems ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Convection Diffusion ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element ◽  
The One ◽  
Diffusion Problems

We introduced in (Fortin & Serghini Mounim, 2005) a new method which allows us to extend the connection between the finite volume and dual mixed hybrid (DMH) methods to advection-diffusion problems in the one-dimensional case. In the present work we propose to extend the results of (Fortin & Serghini Mounim, 2005) to multidimensional hyperbolic and parabolic problems. The numerical approximation is achieved using the Raviart-Thomas (Raviart & Thomas, 1977) finite elements of lowest degree on triangular or rectangular partitions. We show the link with numerous finite volume schemes by use of appropriate numerical integrations. This will permit a better understanding of these finite volume schemes and the large number of DMH results available could carry out their analysis in a unified fashion. Furthermore, a stabilized method is proposed. We end with some discussion on possible extensions of our schemes.

scholarly journals Higher-Order Accurate Finite Volume Discretization of the Three-Dimensional Poisson Equation Based on An Equation Error Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 107-123
Author(s):  
Yaw Kyei
Keyword(s):  
Finite Volume ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Integral Form ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
Finite Volume Discretization ◽  
Equation Error ◽  
Error Expansion ◽  
Control Volumes ◽  
Physical Phenomena

Efficient higher-order accurate finite volume schemes are developed for the threedimensional Poisson’s equation based on optimizations of an equation error expansion on local control volumes. A weighted quadrature of local compact fluxes and the flux integral form of the equation are utilized to formulate the local equation error expansions. Efficient quadrature weights for the schemes are then determined through a minimization of the error expansion for higher-order accurate discretizations of the equation. Consequently, the leading numerical viscosity coefficients are more accurately and completely determined to optimize the weight parameters for uniform higher-order convergence suitable for effective numerical modeling of physical phenomena. Effectiveness of the schemes are evaluated through the solution of the associated eigenvalue problem. Numerical results and analysis of the schemes demonstrate the effectiveness of the methodology.

CONVERGENCE OF A FINITE VOLUME SCHEME FOR GAS–WATER FLOW IN A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL POROUS MEDIUM

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (01) ◽  
pp. 145-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOSTAFA BENDAHMANE ◽  
ZIAD KHALIL ◽  
MAZEN SAAD
Keyword(s):  
Porous Medium ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Energy Estimates ◽  
Finite Volume Scheme ◽  
Convergence Properties ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
Finite Element Scheme ◽  
Discrete Energy ◽  
Volume Scheme

This paper deals with construction and convergence analysis of a finite volume scheme for compressible/incompressible (gas–water) flows in porous media. The convergence properties of finite volume schemes or finite element scheme are only known for incompressible fluids. We present a new result of convergence in a two or three dimensional porous medium and under the only consideration that the density of gas depends on global pressure. In comparison with incompressible fluid, compressible fluids requires more powerful techniques; especially the discrete energy estimates are not standard.

scholarly journals Finite volume schemes for diffusion equations: Introduction to and review of modern methods

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1575-1619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome Droniou
Keyword(s):  
Finite Volume ◽  
Approximate Solutions ◽  
Finite Volume Methods ◽  
Diffusion Equations ◽  
Maximum Principles ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
Real World Applications ◽  
Continuous Equation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Main Ideas

We present Finite Volume methods for diffusion equations on generic meshes, that received important coverage in the last decade or so. After introducing the main ideas and construction principles of the methods, we review some literature results, focusing on two important properties of schemes (discrete versions of well-known properties of the continuous equation): coercivity and minimum–maximum principles. Coercivity ensures the stability of the method as well as its convergence under assumptions compatible with real-world applications, whereas minimum–maximum principles are crucial in case of strong anisotropy to obtain physically meaningful approximate solutions.

Error estimates for higher-order finite volume schemes for convection–diffusion problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-62
Author(s):  
Dietmar Kröner ◽  
Mirko Rokyta
Keyword(s):  
Error Estimates ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Original Problem ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Finite Volume Schemes ◽  
Convection Diffusion ◽  
Type Reconstruction ◽  
Convection Dominated ◽  
Diffusion Problems

AbstractIt is still an open problem to provea priorierror estimates for finite volume schemes of higher order MUSCL type, including limiters, on unstructured meshes, which show some improvement compared to first order schemes. In this paper we use these higher order schemes for the discretization of convection dominated elliptic problems in a convex bounded domainΩin ℝ2and we can prove such kind of ana priorierror estimate. In the part of the estimate, which refers to the discretization of the convective term, we gainh1/2. Although the original problem is linear, the numerical problem becomes nonlinear, due to MUSCL type reconstruction/limiter technique.

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