scholarly journals An Analysis on Groundwater Recharge by Mathematical Model in Inclined Porous Media

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreekant P. Pathak ◽  
Twinkle Singh
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Porous Media ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Groundwater Flow ◽  
Groundwater Recharge ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Graphical Interpretation

The present paper discusses the analysis of solution of groundwater flow in inclined porous media. The problem related to groundwater flow in inclined aquifers is usually common in geotechnical and hydrogeology engineering activities. The governing partial differential equation of one-dimensional groundwater recharge problem has been formed by Dupuit's assumption. Three cases have been discussed with suitable boundary conditions and different slopes of impervious incline boundary. The numerical as well as graphical interpretation has been given and its coding is done in MATLAB.

On Nonlinear Modes of Continuous Systems

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. Nayfeh ◽  
S. A. Nayfeh
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Multiple Scales ◽  
Method Of Multiple Scales ◽  
Continuous Systems ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Nonlinear Beam ◽  
Nonlinear Modes ◽  
One Dimensional

We use several methods to study the nonlinear modes of one-dimensional continuous systems with cubic inertia and geometric nonlinearities. Invariant manifold and perturbation methods applied to the discretized system and the method of multiple scales applied to the partial-differential equation and boundary conditions are discussed and their equivalence is demonstrated. The method of multiple scales is then applied directly to the partial-differential equation and boundary conditions governing several nonlinear beam problems.

Nonlinear Vibrations of Non-Uniform Beams Including Inertia Effects

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dumitru I. Caruntu ◽  
Ion Stroe
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Multiple Scales ◽  
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Nonlinear Effects ◽  
Order Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Inertia Effects

This papers deals with nonlinear vibrations of non-uniform beams with geometrical nonlinearities such as moderately large curvatures, and inertia nonlinearities such as longitudinal and rotary inertia forces. The nonlinear fourth-order partial-differential equation describing the above nonlinear effects is presented. Using the method of multiple scales, each effect is found by reducing the nonlinear partial-differential equation of motion to two simpler linear partial-differential equations, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous. These equations along with given boundary conditions are analytically solved obtaining so-called zero-and first-order approximations of the beam’s nonlinear frequencies. Since the effect of mid-plane stretching is ignored, any boundary conditions could be considered as long as the supports are not fixed a constant distance apart. Analytical expressions showing the influence of these three nonlinearities on beam’s frequencies are presented up to some constant coefficients. These coefficients depend on the geometry of the beam. This paper can be used to study these influences on frequencies of different classes of beams. However, numerical results are presented for uniform beams. These results show that as beam slenderness increases the effect of these nonlinearities decreases. Also, they show that the most important nonlinear effect is due to moderately large curvature for slender beams.

Calculation of Elastic Induced Stress of Surrounding Rocks

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Bo Qian
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Superposition Principle ◽  
Compatibility Conditions ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Induced Stress ◽  
Stress Functions ◽  
Round Section

In accordance with equilibrium differential equations and compatibility conditions of deformation, the partial differential equation of induced stress is achieved for elastic surrounding rocks of tunnels and chambers of round section. By method of the superposition principle, elastic analytical solutions of induced stress of surrounding rocks is derived from the partial differential equation, which is based on stress functions and boundary conditions.

The numerical solution of the heat conduction equation in one dimension

1964 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 897-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Wadsworth ◽  
A. Wragg
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Numerical Method ◽  
Heat Conduction Equation ◽  
Linear Equations ◽  
Conduction Equation ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Direct Numerical Method

AbstractThe replacement of the second space derivative by finite differences reduces the simplest form of heat conduction equation to a set of first-order ordinary differential equations. These equations can be solved analytically by utilizing the spectral resolution of the matrix formed by their coefficients. For explicit boundary conditions the solution provides a direct numerical method of solving the original partial differential equation and also gives, as limiting forms, analytical solutions which are equivalent to those obtainable by using the Laplace transform. For linear implicit boundary conditions the solution again provides a direct numerical method of solving the original partial differential equation. The procedure can also be used to give an iterative method of solving non-linear equations. Numerical examples of both the direct and iterative methods are given.

Flow of Non-Newtonian Power-Law Fluids Through Porous Media

1979 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.S. Odeh ◽  
H.T. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Porous Media ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Unsteady State ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
State Flow ◽  
Power Law Fluids

Abstract The partial differential equation that describes the flow, of non-Newtonian, power-law, slightly compressible fluids in porous media is derived. An approximate solution, in closed form, is developed for the unsteady-state flow behavior and verified by. two different methods. Using the unsteady-state solution, a method for analyzing injection test data is formulated and used to analyze four injection tests. Theoretical results were used to derive steady-state equations of flow, equivalent transient drainage radius, and a method for analyzing isochronal test data. The theoretical fundamentals of the flow, of non-Newtonian power-law fluids in porous media are established. Introduction Non-Newtonian power-law fluids are those that obey the relation = constant. Here, is the viscosity, e is the shear rate at which the viscosity is measured, and n is a constant. Examples of such fluids are polymers. This paper establishes the theoretical foundation of the flow of such fluids in porous media. The partial differential equation describing this flow is derived and solved for unsteady-state flow. In addition, a method for interpreting isochronal tests and an equation for calculating the equivalent transient drainage radius are presented. The unsteady-state flow solution provides a method for interpreting flow tests (such as injection tests).Non-Newtonian power-law fluids are injected into the porous media for mobility control, necessitating a basic porous media for mobility control, necessitating a basic understanding of the flow behavior of such fluids in porous media. Several authors have studied the porous media. Several authors have studied the rheological properties of these fluids using linear flow experiments and standard viscometers. Van Poollen and Jargon presented a theoretical study of these fluids. They described the flow by the partial differential equation used for Newtonian fluids and accounted for the effect of shear rate on viscosity by varying the viscosity as a function of space. They solved the equation numerically using finite difference. The numerical results showed that the pressure behavior vs time differed from that for Newtonian fluids. However, no methods for analyzing flow-test data (such as injection tests) were offered. This probably was because of the lack of analytic solution normally required to understand the relationship among the variables.Recently, injectivity tests were conducted using a polysaccharide polymer (biopolymer). The data showed polysaccharide polymer (biopolymer). The data showed anomalies when analyzed using methods derived for Newtonian fluids. Some of these anomalies appeared to be fractures. However, when the methods of analysis developed here were applied, the anomalies disappeared. Field data for four injectivity tests are reported and used to illustrate our analysis methods. Theoretical Consideration General Consideration The partial differential equation describing the flow of a non-Newtonian, slightly compressible power-law fluid in porous media derived in Appendix A is ..........(1) where the symbols are defined in the nomenclature. JPT P. 155

scholarly journals A Numerical Well-Balanced Scheme for One-Dimensional Heat Transfer in Longitudinal Triangular Fins

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Rusagara ◽  
C. Harley
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Triangular Fin

The temperature profile for fins with temperature-dependent thermal conductivity and heat transfer coefficients will be considered. Assuming such forms for these coefficients leads to a highly nonlinear partial differential equation (PDE) which cannot easily be solved analytically. We establish a numerical balance rule which can assist in getting a well-balanced numerical scheme. When coupled with the zero-flux condition, this scheme can be used to solve this nonlinear partial differential equation (PDE) modelling the temperature distribution in a one-dimensional longitudinal triangular fin without requiring any additional assumptions or simplifications of the fin profile.

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