scholarly journals Solving Backward Heat Conduction Problems Using a Novel Space–Time Radial Polynomial Basis Function Collocation Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Yu Ku ◽  
Chih-Yu Liu ◽  
Jing-En Xiao ◽  
Ming-Ren Chen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Collocation Method ◽  
Basis Function ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Heat Conduction Problem ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Polynomial Basis ◽  
Time Marching ◽  
Collocation Scheme ◽  
Marching Scheme

In this article, a novel meshless method using space–time radial polynomial basis function (SRPBF) for solving backward heat conduction problems is proposed. The SRPBF is constructed by incorporating time-dependent exponential function into the radial polynomial basis function. Different from the conventional radial basis function (RBF) collocation method that applies the RBF at each center point coinciding with the inner point, an innovative source collocation scheme using the sources instead of the centers is first developed for the proposed method. The randomly unstructured source, boundary, and inner points are collocated in the space–time domain, where both boundary as well as initial data may be regarded as space–time boundary conditions. The backward heat conduction problem is converted into an inverse boundary value problem such that the conventional time–marching scheme is not required. Because the SRPBF is infinitely differentiable and the corresponding derivative is a nonsingular and smooth function, solutions can be approximated by applying the SRPBF without the shape parameter. Numerical examples including the direct and backward heat conduction problems are conducted. Results show that more accurate numerical solutions than those of the conventional methods are obtained. Additionally, it is found that the error does not propagate with time such that absent temperature on the inaccessible boundaries can be recovered with high accuracy.

scholarly journals Modeling Transient Flows in Heterogeneous Layered Porous Media Using the Space–Time Trefftz Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3421
Author(s):  
Cheng-Yu Ku ◽  
Li-Dan Hong ◽  
Chih-Yu Liu ◽  
Jing-En Xiao ◽  
Wei-Po Huang
Keyword(s):  
Porous Media ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Transient Flows ◽  
Layered Porous Media ◽  
Time Marching ◽  
Time Basis ◽  
Marching Scheme

In this study, we developed a novel boundary-type meshless approach for dealing with two-dimensional transient flows in heterogeneous layered porous media. The novelty of the proposed method is that we derived the Trefftz space–time basis function for the two-dimensional diffusion equation in layered porous media in the space–time domain. The continuity conditions at the interface of the subdomains were satisfied in terms of the domain decomposition method. Numerical solutions were approximated based on the superposition principle utilizing the space–time basis functions of the governing equation. Using the space–time collocation scheme, the numerical solutions of the problem were solved with boundary and initial data assigned on the space–time boundaries, which combined spatial and temporal discretizations in the space–time manifold. Accordingly, the transient flows through the heterogeneous layered porous media in the space–time domain could be solved without using a time-marching scheme. Numerical examples and a convergence analysis were carried out to validate the accuracy and the stability of the method. The results illustrate that an excellent agreement with the analytical solution was obtained. Additionally, the proposed method was relatively simple because we only needed to deal with the boundary data, even for the problems in the heterogeneous layered porous media. Finally, when compared with the conventional time-marching scheme, highly accurate solutions were obtained and the error accumulation from the time-marching scheme was avoided.

scholarly journals A Novel Meshfree Approach with a Radial Polynomial for Solving Nonhomogeneous Partial Differential Equations

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Cheng-Yu Ku ◽  
Jing-En Xiao ◽  
Chih-Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Partial Differential Equations ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Radial Basis Function ◽  
Collocation Method ◽  
Basis Function ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Polynomial Basis ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Minimum Order ◽  
Radial Basis

In this article, a novel radial–based meshfree approach for solving nonhomogeneous partial differential equations is proposed. Stemming from the radial basis function collocation method, the novel meshfree approach is formulated by incorporating the radial polynomial as the basis function. The solution of the nonhomogeneous partial differential equation is therefore approximated by the discretization of the governing equation using the radial polynomial basis function. To avoid the singularity, the minimum order of the radial polynomial basis function must be greater than two for the second order partial differential equations. Since the radial polynomial basis function is a non–singular series function, accurate numerical solutions may be obtained by increasing the terms of the radial polynomial. In addition, the shape parameter in the radial basis function collocation method is no longer required in the proposed method. Several numerical implementations, including homogeneous and nonhomogeneous Laplace and modified Helmholtz equations, are conducted. The results illustrate that the proposed approach may obtain highly accurate solutions with the use of higher order radial polynomial terms. Finally, compared with the radial basis function collocation method, the proposed approach may produce more accurate solutions than the other.

Transient Two-Dimensional Heat Conduction Problem With Partial Heating Near Corners

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. McMasters ◽  
Filippo de Monte ◽  
James V. Beck ◽  
Donald E. Amos
Keyword(s):  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Numerical Integration ◽  
Analytical Solutions ◽  
Numerical Solutions ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Heat Conduction Problem ◽  
Separation Of Variables ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Rectangular Region ◽  
Long Distance

This paper provides a solution for two-dimensional heating over a rectangular region on a homogeneous plate. It has application to verification of numerical conduction codes as well as direct application for heating and cooling of electronic equipment. Additionally, it can be applied as a direct solution for the inverse heat conduction problem, most notably used in thermal protection systems for re-entry vehicles. The solutions used in this work are generated using Green’s functions. Two approaches are used which provide solutions for either semi-infinite plates or finite plates with isothermal conditions which are located a long distance from the heating. The methods are both efficient numerically and have extreme accuracy, which can be used to provide additional solution verification. The solutions have components that are shown to have physical significance. The extremely precise nature of analytical solutions allows them to be used as prime standards for their respective transient conduction cases. This extreme precision also allows an accurate calculation of heat flux by finite differences between two points of very close proximity which would not be possible with numerical solutions. This is particularly useful near heated surfaces and near corners. Similarly, sensitivity coefficients for parameter estimation problems can be calculated with extreme precision using this same technique. Another contribution of these solutions is the insight that they can bring. Important dimensionless groups are identified and their influence can be more readily seen than with numerical results. For linear problems, basic heating elements on plates, for example, can be solved to aid in understanding more complex cases. Furthermore these basic solutions can be superimposed both in time and space to obtain solutions for numerous other problems. This paper provides an analytical two-dimensional, transient solution for heating over a rectangular region on a homogeneous square plate. Several methods are available for the solution of such problems. One of the most common is the separation of variables (SOV) method. In the standard implementation of the SOV method, convergence can be slow and accuracy lacking. Another method of generating a solution to this problem makes use of time-partitioning which can produce accurate results. However, numerical integration may be required in these cases, which, in some ways, negates the advantages offered by the analytical solutions. The method given herein requires no numerical integration; it also exhibits exponential series convergence and can provide excellent accuracy. The procedure involves the derivation of previously-unknown simpler forms for the summations, in some cases by virtue of the use of algebraic components. Also, a mathematical identity given in this paper can be used for a variety of related problems.

Multiquadric Collocation Method for Time-Dependent Heat Conduction Problems With Temperature-Dependent Thermal Properties

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somchart Chantasiriwan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Collocation Method ◽  
Heat Conduction Problem ◽  
Piecewise Linear ◽  
Linear Functions ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Piecewise Linear Functions ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Kirchhoff Transformation

Abstract The multiquadric collocation method is a meshless method that uses multiquadrics as its basis function. Problems of nonlinear time-dependent heat conduction in materials having temperature-dependent thermal properties are solved by using this method and the Kirchhoff transformation. Variable transformation is simplified by assuming that thermal properties are piecewise linear functions of temperature. The resulting nonlinear equation is solved by an iterative scheme. The multiquadric collocation method is tested by a heat conduction problem for which the exact solution is known. Results indicate satisfactory performance of the method.

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