A moving grid algorithm for a heat exchanger with phase changes (Q1294513)

The paper is concerned with moving grid techniques in the numerical solution of partial differential equations modelling specific units in chemical plants. As an example, a countercurrent heat exchanger, where phase changes may occur in the streams, is investigated. Here, a moving grid is needed to meet moving phase changes. Two alternative regridding techniques are applied and compared: The first uses a fixed grid for one time integration step, with the grid being updated afterwards; the second treats the phase changing points as additional time-dependent variables augmenting the system to be integrated.