On the Accuracy of the Finite Volume Element Method for Diffusion Equations on Composite Grids Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This paper develops the finite volume element (FVE) method, which is similar to the so-called control volume finite element method but tailored to composite grid applications. FVE is described for the general two-dimensional diffusion equation in divergence form; $O(h^{{3 / 2}} )$ discretization error estimates are then developed for the case of triangular elements. These results are improved to $O(h^2 )$ using a special modification involving rectilinear elements at the grid interface.

publication date

  • June 1, 1990

has restriction

  • closed

Date in CU Experts

  • September 17, 2013 7:59 AM

Full Author List

  • Cai Z; McCormick S

author count

  • 2

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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0036-1429

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1095-7170

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 636

end page

  • 655

volume

  • 27

issue

  • 3