Entropy generation and shock resolution in the particle model of compressible fluids (Q1294000)

The article continues the examination of the particle models for compressible fluids that has been developed by the author [Numer. Math. 76, No. 1, 87-109 (1997; Zbl 0876.76067)] and that has been extended to particles of variable size [see the foregoing entry]. It is shown that, as the particle sizes tend to zero, both the mass density and the mass flux density as well as the entropy density and the entropy flux density converge in the weak sense and satisfy the corresponding conservation laws. To incorporate entropy generation in shocks, a new kind of viscous force is introduced.