Transient analysis by Laplace transform and combined finite and boundary element methods for convective diffusion problem

AbstractA numerical method for solving the problem of transient convective diffusion with a first‐order chemical reaction is presented in this paper. The method is applicable over an infinite region. For steady problems the combined method of finite and boundary elements is recognized as a successful numerical technique for dealing with an infinite region. The present method is also useful in transient problems. In order to formulate the combined method for transient problems, we have developed a new method. In this paper the Laplace transform method incorporating the combined finite and boundary element methods will be considered. This transformation, holding complex values, transforms the transient problem into a steady state form. We also consider the present numerical solution which is obtained by using the numerical inverse Laplace transform as presented by Hosono. In numerical experiments the present method gives us an extremely accurate solution.