A method for solving 2D nonlinear partial differential equations exemplified by the heat-diffusion equation

Author(s):  
Will Waldron
2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 20510-1-20510-10
Author(s):  
Andrew Miller ◽  
Jan Petrich ◽  
Shashi Phoha

Abstract In this article, the authors adapt and utilize data-driven advanced image processing and machine learning techniques to identify the underlying dynamics and the model parameters for dynamic processes driven by partial differential equations (PDEs). Potential applications include non-destructive inspection for material crack detection using thermal imaging as well as real-time anomaly detection for process monitoring of three-dimensional printing applications. A neural network (NN) architecture is established that offers sufficient flexibility for spatial and temporal derivatives to capture the physical dependencies inherent in the process. Predictive capabilities are then established by propagating the process forward in time using the acquired model structure as well as individual parameter values. Moreover, deviations in the predicted values can be monitored in real time to detect potential process anomalies or perturbations. For concept development and validation, this article utilizes well-understood PDEs such as the homogeneous heat diffusion equation. Time series data governed by the heat equation representing a parabolic PDE is generated using high-fidelity simulations in order to construct the heat profile. Model structure and parameter identification are realized through a shallow residual convolutional NN. The learned model structure and associated parameters resemble a spatial convolution filter, which can be applied to the current heat profile to predict the diffusion behavior forward in time.


2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Anthony S. Walker ◽  
Kyle E. Niemeyer

The partial differential equations describing compressible fluid flows can be notoriously difficult to resolve on a pragmatic scale and often require the use of high-performance computing systems and/or accelerators. However, these systems face scaling issues such as latency, the fixed cost of communicating information between devices in the system. The swept rule is a technique designed to minimize these costs by obtaining a solution to unsteady equations at as many possible spatial locations and times prior to communicating. In this study, we implemented and tested the swept rule for solving two-dimensional problems on heterogeneous computing systems across two distinct systems and three key parameters: problem size, GPU block size, and work distribution. Our solver showed a speedup range of 0.22–2.69 for the heat diffusion equation and 0.52–1.46 for the compressible Euler equations. We can conclude from this study that the swept rule offers both potential for speedups and slowdowns and that care should be taken when designing such a solver to maximize benefits. These results can help make decisions to maximize these benefits and inform designs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Stegliński

Abstract The aim of this paper is to extend results from [A. Cañada, J. A. Montero and S. Villegas, Lyapunov inequalities for partial differential equations, J. Funct. Anal. 237 (2006), 1, 176–193] about Lyapunov-type inequalities for linear partial differential equations to nonlinear partial differential equations with 𝑝-Laplacian with zero Neumann or Dirichlet boundary conditions.


Open Physics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 545-554
Author(s):  
Asghar Ali ◽  
Aly R. Seadawy ◽  
Dumitru Baleanu

AbstractThis article scrutinizes the efficacy of analytical mathematical schemes, improved simple equation and exp(-\text{Ψ}(\xi ))-expansion techniques for solving the well-known nonlinear partial differential equations. A longitudinal wave model is used for the description of the dispersion in the circular rod grounded via transverse Poisson’s effect; similarly, the Boussinesq equation is used for extensive wave propagation on the surface of water. Many other such types of equations are also solved with these techniques. Hence, our methods appear easier and faster via symbolic computation.


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