Abstract In this paper, Radial point collocation method (RPCM), a kind of meshfree method, is applied to solve convection-diffusion problem. The main feature of this approach is to use the interpolation schemes in local supported domains based on radial basis functions. As a result, this method is local and hence the system matrix is banded which is very attractive for practical engineering problems. In the numerical examination, RPCM is applied to solve non-linear convection-diffusion 2D Burgers equations. The results obtained by RPCM demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method for solving transient fluid dynamic problems. A fictitious point scheme is adopted to improve the solution accuracy while Neumann boundary conditions exist. The meshfree feature of the present method is very attractive in solving computational fluid problems.
LIU Xin. Radial point collocation method (RPCM) for solving convection-diffusion problems. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE A (Applied Physics & Engineering), 2006, 7(6 ): 20-.
