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Sib. Zh. Vychisl. Mat., 2024 Volume 27, Number 4, Pages 393–406 (Mi sjvm885)

Convergence analysis of a Finite Difference method for 2D-flow problems with a uniform full permeability tensor

A. Kinfack Jeutsaa, H. Donfackb, F. E. Sapnkencd, J. G. Tambacd

a Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College, University of Buea, P.O. Box: 249 Buea, Cameroon
b Faculty of Science, University of Bamenda, P.O. Box: 39 Bambili, Cameroon
c University Institute of Technology, University of Douala, P.O. Box: 8698 Douala, Cameroon
d Higher Institute of Transport, Logistic and Commerce, University of Ebolowa, P.O. Box: B.P. 22 Ambam, Cameroon

Abstract: We present in this work a convergence analysis of a Finite Difference method for solving on quadrilateral meshes $\mathrm{2D}$-flow problems in homogeneous porous media with a full permeability tensor. We start with the derivation of the discrete problem by using our finite difference formula for a mixed derivative of second order. A result of existence and uniqueness of the solution for that problem is given via the positive definiteness of its associated matrix. Their theoretical properties, namely, stability on the one hand (with the associated discrete energy norm) and error estimates (with $L^2$-norm, relative $L^2$-norm and $L^\infty$-norm ) are investigated. Numerical simulations are shown.

Key words: finite difference, diffusion problems, homogeneous porous media.

MSC: 65N06, 65N12, 65N15 65N22, 74S20, 76M20

Received: 22.02.2024
Revised: 28.05.2024
Accepted: 26.08.2024

DOI: 10.15372/SJNM20240403


 English version:
Numerical Analysis and Applications, 2024, 17:4, 326–338


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