On numerical oscillations in high-order finite difference solutions of boundary layer problems on nonuniform grids

Adrian S. Sabau, Peter E. Raad

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Abstract

Numerical oscillations generated in compact and classical fourth-order finite difference solutions of problems with boundary or interior layers are investigated. Two classes of nonlinear problems in fluid dynamics that exhibit boundary or interior layers are studied. It is observed that both classical and compact fourth-order finite difference schemes exhibit spurious oscillations at the interface between the uniform and nonuniform grid regions, with those oscillations exhibited by the classical finite difference schemes being more pronounced. It is shown that the interface oscillations are caused by inadequate grid geometric progression ratios within the nonuniform grid region. Based on a thorough study of the effects of the parameters that characterize the grid, on both the grid distribution and the oscillations, it is shown that the oscillations are eliminated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNumerical Developments in CFD
EditorsM.N. Dhaubhadel, K. Nakahashi, W.G. Habashi, R.K. Agarwal, K. Oshima
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1995 ASME/JSME Fluids Engineering and Laser Anemometry Conference and Exhibition - Hilton Head, SC, USA
Duration: Aug 13 1995Aug 18 1995

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED
Volume215

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1995 ASME/JSME Fluids Engineering and Laser Anemometry Conference and Exhibition
CityHilton Head, SC, USA
Period08/13/9508/18/95

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