scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Wave Propagation, Breaking, and Setup on Steep Fringing Reefs

Water ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanju Zhang ◽  
Liangsheng Zhu ◽  
Jianhua Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Boussinesq Equations ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Wave Transformation ◽  
Computational Accuracy ◽  
Irregular Wave ◽  
Eddy Viscosity Model ◽  
Fringing Reefs ◽  
Volume Method

The prediction of wave transformation and associated hydrodynamics is essential in the design and construction of reef top structures on fringing reefs. To simulate the transformation process with better accuracy and time efficiency, a shock-capturing numerical model based on the extended Boussinesq equations suitable for rapidly varying topography with respect to wave transformation, breaking and runup, is established. A hybrid finite volume–finite difference scheme is used to discretize conservation form of the extended Boussinesq equations. The finite-volume method with a HLL Riemann solver is applied to the flux terms, while finite-difference discretization is applied to the remaining terms. The fourth-order MUSCL (Monotone Upstream-centered Schemes for Conservation Laws) scheme is employed to create interface variables, with in which the van-Leer limiter is adopted to improve computational accuracy on complex topography. Taking advantage of van-Leer limiter, a nested model is used to take account of both computational run time and accuracy. A modified eddy viscosity model is applied to better accommodate wave breaking on steep reef slopes. The established model is validated with laboratory measurements of regular and irregular wave transformation and breaking on steep fringing reefs. Results show the model can provide satisfactory predictions of wave height, mean water level and the generation of higher harmonics.

scholarly journals Pixels and their neighbors: Finite volume

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 703-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rowan Cockett ◽  
Lindsey J. Heagy ◽  
Douglas W. Oldenburg
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Volume Method ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Dc Resistivity ◽  
Matrix Representations ◽  
Volume Method

We take you on the journey from continuous equations to their discrete matrix representations using the finite-volume method for the direct current (DC) resistivity problem. These techniques are widely applicable across geophysical simulation types and have their parallels in finite element and finite difference. We show derivations visually, as you would on a whiteboard, and have provided an accompanying notebook at http://github.com/seg to explore the numerical results using SimPEG ( Cockett et al., 2015 ).

Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow Analysis with Finite Difference and Finite Volume Numerical Models

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 325-335
Author(s):  
Jure Marn ◽  
Marjan Delic ◽  
Zoran Zunic
Keyword(s):  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Newtonian Flow ◽  
Driven Cavity ◽  
Commercial Code ◽  
Fluid Flow Analysis ◽  
Volume Method

Abstract Suitability of finite difference method and finite volume method for computation of incompressible non newtonian flow is analyzed. In addition, accuracy of numerical results depending of mesh size is assessed. Both methods are tested for driven cavity and compared to each other, to results from available literature and to results obtained using commercial code CFX 4.3.

scholarly journals SIMPLE ALGORITHMS FOR CALCULATION OF THE AXIAL‐SYMMETRIC HEAT TRANSPORT PROBLEM IN A CYLINDER

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kalis ◽  
A. Lasis
Keyword(s):  
Finite Difference ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Difference Scheme ◽  
Ordinary Differential Equations ◽  
Finite Volume Method ◽  
Heat Transport ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Transport Problem ◽  
Quadrature Formulae ◽  
Volume Method

The approximation of axial‐symmetric heat transport problem in a cylinder is based on the finite volume method. In the classical formulation of the finite volume method it is assumed that the flux terms in the control volume are approximated with the finite difference expressions. Then in the 1‐D case the corresponding finite difference scheme for the given source function is not exact. There we propose the exact difference scheme. In 2‐D case the corresponding integrals are approximated using different quadrature formulae. This procedure allows one to reduce the heat transport problem described by a partial differential equation to an initial‐value problem for a system of two ordinary differential equations of the order depending on the quadrature formulae used. Numerical solutions of the corresponding algorithms are obtained using MAPLE routines for stiff system of ordinary differential equations.

scholarly journals A new formulation of finite difference and finite volume methods for solving a space fractional convection–diffusion model with fewer error estimates

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Edwan ◽  
Shrideh Al-Omari ◽  
Mohammed Al-Smadi ◽  
Shaher Momani ◽  
Andreea Fulga
Keyword(s):  
Finite Difference ◽  
Finite Difference Method ◽  
Diffusion Equation ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Difference Method ◽  
Order Accuracy ◽  
Convection Diffusion ◽  
Convection Diffusion Equation ◽  
The Finite Difference Method ◽  
Volume Method

AbstractConvection and diffusion are two harmonious physical processes that transfer particles and physical quantities. This paper deals with a new aspect of solving the convection–diffusion equation in fractional order using the finite volume method and the finite difference method. In this context, we present an alternative way for estimating the space fractional derivative by utilizing the fractional Grünwald formula. The proposed methods are conditionally stable with second-order accuracy in space and first-order accuracy in time. Many comparisons are performed to display reliability and capability of the proposed methods. Furthermore, several results and conclusions are provided to indicate appropriateness of the finite volume method in solving the space fractional convection–diffusion equation compared with the finite difference method.

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