A fractional step method on a special mesh for the resolution of multidimensional evolutionary convection-diffusion problems (Q1294474)

The authors consider numerical schemes for multidimensional evolutionary convection-diffusion problems, where the approximation properties are uniform in the diffusion parameter. A numerical method which combines a finite difference spatial discretization on a special mesh and a fractional step method for the time variable is presented. The special mesh allows a correct approximation of the solution in the boundary layers, while the fractional step permits a low computational cost. Some numerical examples confirming the expected behavior of the method are given.