An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations

We construct a stabilized finite element method for linear and nonlinear unsteady advection–diffusion–reaction equations using the method of lines. We propose a residual minimization strategy that uses an ad-hoc modified discrete system that couples a time-marching schema and a semi-discrete discont...

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Main Authors: Juan F. Giraldo, Victor M. Calo
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
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description We construct a stabilized finite element method for linear and nonlinear unsteady advection–diffusion–reaction equations using the method of lines. We propose a residual minimization strategy that uses an ad-hoc modified discrete system that couples a time-marching schema and a semi-discrete discontinuous Galerkin formulation in space. This combination delivers a stable continuous solution and an on-the-fly error estimate that robustly guides adaptivity at every discrete time. We show the performance of advection-dominated problems to demonstrate stability in the solution and efficiency in the adaptivity strategy. We also present the method’s robustness in the nonlinear Bratu equation in two dimensions.
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spelling doaj.art-30b1dcef16a248c48991783b933d94d52023-11-16T21:57:58ZengMDPI AGMathematical and Computational Applications1300-686X2297-87472023-01-01281710.3390/mca28010007An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction EquationsJuan F. Giraldo0Victor M. Calo1School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, AustraliaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, AustraliaWe construct a stabilized finite element method for linear and nonlinear unsteady advection–diffusion–reaction equations using the method of lines. We propose a residual minimization strategy that uses an ad-hoc modified discrete system that couples a time-marching schema and a semi-discrete discontinuous Galerkin formulation in space. This combination delivers a stable continuous solution and an on-the-fly error estimate that robustly guides adaptivity at every discrete time. We show the performance of advection-dominated problems to demonstrate stability in the solution and efficiency in the adaptivity strategy. We also present the method’s robustness in the nonlinear Bratu equation in two dimensions.https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8747/28/1/7residual minimizationunsteady advection–diffusion equationsdiscontinuous Galerkinimplicit time-marching schemesadaptive mesh refinement
spellingShingle Juan F. Giraldo
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An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
Mathematical and Computational Applications
residual minimization
unsteady advection–diffusion equations
discontinuous Galerkin
implicit time-marching schemes
adaptive mesh refinement
title An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
title_full An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
title_fullStr An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
title_full_unstemmed An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
title_short An Adaptive in Space, Stabilized Finite Element Method via Residual Minimization for Linear and Nonlinear Unsteady Advection–Diffusion–Reaction Equations
title_sort adaptive in space stabilized finite element method via residual minimization for linear and nonlinear unsteady advection diffusion reaction equations
topic residual minimization
unsteady advection–diffusion equations
discontinuous Galerkin
implicit time-marching schemes
adaptive mesh refinement
url https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8747/28/1/7
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