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Numerical Convergence of a Parameterisation Method for the Solution of a Highly Anisotropic Two-Dimensional Elliptic Problem

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Highly anisotropic two-dimensional elliptic problems lead to severe numerical difficulties. In this paper, starting from a simple finite volume scheme, we present a parameterisation method that allows us to obtain the solution even if the anisotropy ratio is very large. We derive a formal asymptotic limit of the two-dimensional anisotropic problem, in the case where the anisotropy ratio goes to infinity. This formal limit is used as a reference, and we show that the parameterisation method gives similar results, whereas the finite volume scheme fails to give an accurate solution. Numerical results are given, which indicate important parameters to be considered in order to obtain a good precision

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  1. MIP, UMR 5640(CNRS-UPS-INSA), INSA de Toulouse, 135 avenue de Rangueil, 31077, Toulouse, Cedex 4, France

    Philippe Guillaume

  2. Institut Elie Cartan (UMR CNRS 7502), Université Henri Poincaré Nancy I, BP 239, 54506, Vandoeuvre-lés-Nancy, Cedex, France

    Vladimir Latocha

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Guillaume, P., Latocha, V. Numerical Convergence of a Parameterisation Method for the Solution of a Highly Anisotropic Two-Dimensional Elliptic Problem. J Sci Comput 25, 423–444 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10915-004-4805-5

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