A sparse mesh for Compact Finite Difference Fourier solvers with radius-dependent spectral resolution in circular domains

This paper presents a new method for the resolution of elliptic and parabolic equations in circular domains. It can be trivially extended to cylindrical domains. The algorithm uses a mixed Fourier-Compact Finite Difference method. The main advantage of the method is achieved by a new concept of mesh...

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Autores: Torregrosa, A. J.|||0000-0003-0933-1626, Hoyas, Sergio|||0000-0002-8458-7288, Gil, A.|||0000-0001-7192-6992, García Galache, José Pedro
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositorio:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/59994
Acceso en línea:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/59994
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Direct numerical simulation
Parabolic equation
Radial mesh
Compact Finite Differences
CFL condition
INGENIERIA AEROESPACIAL
MAQUINAS Y MOTORES TERMICOS
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Sumario:This paper presents a new method for the resolution of elliptic and parabolic equations in circular domains. It can be trivially extended to cylindrical domains. The algorithm uses a mixed Fourier-Compact Finite Difference method. The main advantage of the method is achieved by a new concept of mesh. The topology of the new grid keeps constant the aspect ratio of the cells, avoiding the typical clustering for radial structured meshes at the center. The reduction of the number of nodes has as a consequence the reduction in memory consumption. In the case of fluid mechanics problems, this technique also increases the time step for a constant Courant number. Several examples are given in the paper which show the potential of the method. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved