scholarly journals Meshless Local Petrov–Galerkin Formulation of Inverse Stefan Problem via Moving Least Squares Approximation

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
A. Karami ◽  
Saeid Abbasbandy ◽  
E. Shivanian
Keyword(s):  
Free Boundary ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Boundary Problem ◽  
Moving Boundary ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Moving Least Squares ◽  
Heaviside Step Function ◽  
Mlpg Method ◽  
Mls Approximation

In this paper, we study the meshless local Petrov–Galerkin (MLPG) method based on the moving least squares (MLS) approximation for finding a numerical solution to the Stefan free boundary problem. Approximation of this problem, due to the moving boundary, is difficult. To overcome this difficulty, the problem is converted to a fixed boundary problem in which it consists of an inverse and nonlinear problem. In other words, the aim is to determine the temperature distribution and free boundary. The MLPG method using the MLS approximation is formulated to produce the shape functions. The MLS approximation plays an important role in the convergence and stability of the method. Heaviside step function is used as the test function in each local quadrature. For the interior nodes, a meshless Galerkin weak form is used while the meshless collocation method is applied to the the boundary nodes. Since MLPG is a truly meshless method, it does not require any background integration cells. In fact, all integrations are performed locally over small sub-domains (local quadrature domains) of regular shapes, such as intervals in one dimension, circles or squares in two dimensions and spheres or cubes in three dimensions. A two-step time discretization method is used to deal with the time derivatives. It is shown that the proposed method is accurate and stable even under a large measurement noise through several numerical experiments.

scholarly journals INverse problem of identifying a time-dependent coefficient and free boundary in heat conduction equation by using the meshless local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method via moving least squares approximation

Filomat ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 3319-3337
Author(s):  
Akbar Karami ◽  
Saeid Abbasbandy ◽  
Elyas Shivanian
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Problem ◽  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Free Boundary ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Boundary Problem ◽  
Heat Conduction Equation ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Moving Least Squares ◽  
Fixed Boundary ◽  
Mlpg Method

In this paper we investigated the inverse problem of identifying an unknown time-dependent coefficient and free boundary in heat conduction equation. By using the change of variable we reduced the free boundary problem into a fixed boundary problem. In direct solver problem we employed the meshless local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method based on the moving least squares (MLS) approximation. Inverse reduced problem with fixed boundary is nonlinear and we formulated it as a nonlinear least-squares minimization of a scalar objective function. Minimization is performed by using of f mincon routine from MATLoptimization toolbox accomplished with the Interior - point algorithm. In order to deal with the time derivatives, a two-step time discretization method is used. It is shown that the proposed method is accurate and stable even under a large measurement noise through several numerical experiments.

scholarly journals A Modification of the Moving Least-Squares Approximation in the Element-Free Galerkin Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Cao ◽  
Jun-Liang Dong ◽  
Lin-Quan Yao
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Singular System ◽  
Basis Functions ◽  
Moving Least Squares ◽  
Shape Functions ◽  
Monomial Basis ◽  
Element Free Galerkin ◽  
Small Matrix ◽  
Mls Approximation ◽  
Element Free

The element-free Galerkin (EFG) method is one of the widely used meshfree methods for solving partial differential equations. In the EFG method, shape functions are derived from a moving least-squares (MLS) approximation, which involves the inversion of a small matrix for every point of interest. To avoid the calculation of matrix inversion in the formulation of the shape functions, an improved MLS approximation is presented, where an orthogonal function system with a weight function is used. However, it can also lead to ill-conditioned or even singular system of equations. In this paper, aspects of the IMLS approximation are analyzed in detail. The reason why singularity problem occurs is studied. A novel technique based on matrix triangular process is proposed to solve this problem. It is shown that the EFG method with present technique is very effective in constructing shape functions. Numerical examples are illustrated to show the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method. Although our study relies on monomial basis functions, it is more general than existing methods and can be extended to any basis functions.

scholarly journals A free-boundary model of diffusive valley growth: theory and observation

2017 ◽  
Vol 473 (2202) ◽  
pp. 20170159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Yi ◽  
Yossi Cohen ◽  
Hansjörg Seybold ◽  
Eric Stansifer ◽  
Robb McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Free Boundary ◽  
Moving Boundary ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Growth Theory ◽  
Variable Diffusivity ◽  
Boundary Model ◽  
New Feature ◽  
Underlying Processes

Valleys that form around a stream head often develop characteristic finger-like elevation contours. We study the processes involved in the formation of these valleys and introduce a theoretical model that indicates how shape may inform the underlying processes. We consider valley growth as the advance of a moving boundary travelling forward purely through linearly diffusive erosion, and we obtain a solution for the valley shape in three dimensions. Our solution compares well to the shape of slowly growing groundwater-fed valleys found in Bristol, Florida. Our results identify a new feature in the formation of groundwater-fed valleys: a spatially variable diffusivity that can be modelled by a fixed-height moving boundary.

THE INTERPOLATING ELEMENT-FREE GALERKIN (IEFG) METHOD FOR TWO-DIMENSIONAL ELASTICITY PROBLEMS

2011 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 735-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONGPING REN ◽  
YUMIN CHENG
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Shape Function ◽  
Weak Form ◽  
New Method ◽  
Moving Least Squares ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Element Free Galerkin ◽  
Elasticity Problems ◽  
Mls Approximation ◽  
Element Free

In this paper, a new method for deriving the moving least-squares (MLS) approximation is presented, and the interpolating moving least-squares (IMLS) method proposed by Lancaster is improved. Compared with the IMLS method proposed by Lancaster, a simpler formula of the shape function is given in the improved IMLS method in this paper so that the new method has higher computing efficiency. Combining the shape function constructed by the improved IMLS method with Galerkin weak form of the elasticity problems, the interpolating element-free Galerkin (IEFG) method for the two-dimensional elasticity problems is presented, and the corresponding formulae are obtained. In the IEFG method, the boundary conditions can be applied directly which makes the computing efficiency higher than the conventional EFG method. Some numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the validity of the method.

Local and global existence results for anisotropic Hele–Shaw flows

1999 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Deckelnick ◽  
Charles M. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Free Boundary ◽  
Global Existence ◽  
Asymptotic Behaviour ◽  
Boundary Problem ◽  
Moving Boundary ◽  
Existence Results ◽  
Local Solution ◽  
Moving Boundary Problem ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Regularization Technique

In this paper we study a moving boundary problem for an anisotropic two-phase Hele–Shaw flow. Using a regularization technique, we prove existence of a local solution. Under suitable conditions on the initial free boundary we obtain a global solution and study its asymptotic behaviour.

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