Generalized Riemann Problems in Computational Fluid Dynamics

This monograph presents the GRP algorithm and is accessible to researchers and graduate students alike.

Matania Ben-Artzi (Author), Joseph Falcovitz (Author)

9780521173278, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 July 2011

366 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.54 kg

Review of the hardback: '… book is well written, exhibits a nice balance between mathematics and fluid dynamics, and can serve as a reference work for GRP-based methods.' Zentralblatt fur Mathematik

Numerical simulation of compressible, inviscid time-dependent flow is a major branch of computational fluid dynamics. Its primary goal is to obtain accurate representation of the time evolution of complex flow patterns, involving interactions of shocks, interfaces, and rarefaction waves. The Generalized Riemann Problem (GRP) algorithm, developed by the authors for this purpose, provides a unifying 'shell' which comprises some of the most commonly used numerical schemes of this process. This monograph gives a systematic presentation of the GRP methodology, starting from the underlying mathematical principles, through basic scheme analysis and scheme extensions (such as reacting flow or two-dimensional flows involving moving or stationary boundaries). An array of instructive examples illustrates the range of applications, extending from (simple) scalar equations to computational fluid dynamics. Background material from mathematical analysis and fluid dynamics is provided, making the book accessible to both researchers and graduate students of applied mathematics, science and engineering.

Preface
List of figures
1. Introduction
Part I. Basic Theory: 2. Scalar conservation laws
Appendix A: entropy conditions for scalar conservation laws
3. The GRP method for scalar conservation laws
Appendix B: convergence of the Godunov scheme
4. Systems of conservation laws
Appendix C: Riemann solver for a y-law gas
5. The generalized Riemann problem (GRP) for compressible fluid dynamics
Appendix D: the MUSCL scheme
6. Analytical and numerical treatment of fluid dynamical problems
Part II. Numerical Implementation: 7. From the GRP algorithm to scientific computing
8. Geometric extensions
9. A physical extension: reacting flow
10. Wave interaction in a duct - a comparative study
Bibliography
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Fluid mechanics [PHDF], Applied mathematics [PBW]