Concentration in vanishing adiabatic exponent limit of solutions to the Aw–Rascle traffic model

In this paper, we study the phenomenon of concentration and the formation of delta shock wave in vanishing adiabatic exponent limit of Riemann solutions to the Aw–Rascle traffic model. It is proved that as the adiabatic exponent vanishes, the limit of solutions tends to a special delta-shock rather than the classical one to the zero pressure gas dynamics. In order to further study this problem, we consider a perturbed Aw–Rascle model and proceed to investigate the limits of solutions. We rigorously proved that, as the adiabatic exponent tends to one, any Riemann solution containing two shock waves tends to a delta-shock to the zero pressure gas dynamics in the distribution sense. Moreover, some representative numerical simulations are exhibited to confirm the theoretical analysis.

Riemann problem and limits of solutions to the isentropic relativistic Euler equations for isothermal gas with flux approximation

We are concerned with the vanishing flux-approximation limits of solutions to the isentropic relativistic Euler equations governing isothermal perfect fluid flows. The Riemann problem with a two-parameter flux approximation including pressure term is first solved. Then, we study the limits of solutions when the pressure and two-parameter flux approximation vanish, respectively. It is shown that, any two-shock-wave Riemann solution converges to a delta-shock solution of the pressureless relativistic Euler equations, and the intermediate density between these two shocks tends to a weighted δ-measure that forms a delta shock wave. By contract, any two-rarefaction-wave solution tends to a two-contact-discontinuity solution of the pressureless relativistic Euler equations, and the intermediate state in between tends to a vacuum state.

The intrinsic phenomena of concentration and cavitation on the Riemann solutions for the perturbed macroscopic production model

The exact solutions of the Riemann problems for the two different perturbed macroscopic production models are considered and constructed respectively for all the possible cases. It is found that the asymptotic limits of solutions to the Riemann problem for the first kind of perturbed macroscopic production model do not coverage to those of the pressureless gas dynamics model, because the delta shock wave in the limiting situation has different propagation speed and strength from those for the pressureless gas dynamics model. In order to remedy it, the second kind of perturbed macroscopic production model is proposed, whose asymptotic limits of Riemann solutions are identical with those of the pressureless gas dynamics model.

Delta-Shock Solution to the Eulerian Droplet Model by Variable Substitution Method

By introducing a special kind of variable substitution, we skillfully solve the delta-shock and vacuum solutions to the one-dimensional Eulerian droplet model. The position, propagation speed, and strength of the delta shock wave are derived under the generalised Rankine–Hugoniot relation and entropy condition. Moreover, we show that the Riemann solution of the Eulerian droplet model converges to the corresponding the pressureless Euler system solution as the drag coefficient goes to zero.

Measure-Valued Solutions to a Non-Strictly Hyperbolic System with Delta-Type Riemann Initial Data

This paper is concerned with the construction of global measure-valued solutions to the extended Riemann problem for a non-strictly hyperbolic system of two conservation laws with delta-type initial data. The wave interaction problems have been extensively studied for all kinds of situations by using the initial condition consisting of constant states in three pieces instead of delta-type initial data under the perturbation method. The measure-valued solutions of the extended Riemann problem are achieved constructively when the perturbed parameter tends to zero. During the process of constructing solutions, a new and interesting nonlinear phenomenon is discovered, in which the initial Dirac delta function travels along the trajectory of either delta shock wave or contact discontinuity (or delta contact discontinuity). Moreover, a delta shock wave is separated into a delta contact discontinuity and a shock wave during the process of delta shock wave penetrating a composite wave composed of a rarefaction wave and a contact discontinuity. In addition, we further consider the constructions of global measure-valued solutions when the initial condition contains Dirac delta functions at two different initial points.

The Existence of Zero Waves for Nonsimplified Chromatography System

In this paper, we mainly consider Riemann problem for the widely used nonsimplified chromatography system with initial data consisting of three pieces of constant states. Through phase plane analysis, the solutions of the nonsimplified chromatography system are established. When the different initial data tend to −1 from the right side, the existence of zero shock wave, zero delta shock wave, and zero rarefaction wave is obtained via analyzing its wave interaction. Finally, the correctness of the main conclusions is verified by numerical simulation, and the numerical results are in good agreement with the theoretical solutions of several experimental cases.