ISSN:
1573-1499
Keywords:
front tracking
;
interface
;
mixed
;
mobility ratio
;
singularity
;
surface tension
;
65C20
;
76T05
;
76S05
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Computer Science
Notes:
Abstract A new numerical method to solve the system of equations describing two phase flow in a Hele-Shaw cell is presented. It combines a mixed finite element method, the method of subtraction of the singularity and a front tracking grid in a single computational strategy. This choice of discretization techniques is well motivated by the difficulties present in the system of equations and the physics of the problem. The new method was tested against analytical solutions and also by solving the Saffman–Taylor viscous fingering problem for finite and infinite mobility ratios. In both cases convergence under mesh refinement is achieved for the fingers developed from an initial sinusoidal interface. Finger splitting is observed for low values of the surface tension and high mobility ratio. Different explanations, based in our results, are provided for this phenomenon.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1011561027270
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