A two-dimensional conservation laws scheme for compressible flows with moving boundaries (Q1377893)

The generalized Riemann problem scheme for the hydrodynamic conservation laws is extended to a two-dimensional moving boundary tracking configuration, aimed at treating time-dependent compressible flows with moving (impermeable) boundary surfaces. A Strang-type operator splitting is employed for the integration of the conservation laws. The boundary motion is also split into Cartesian components that are taken with the respective operator-split integration phases. The conservation laws in boundary cells are integrated by a finite-volume scheme that accounts for changing mesh geometry (cell volume and side area through which mass, momentum, and energy fluxes are taken). The central feature of the scheme is the algorithm for evaluating the changing mesh geometry at boundary cells. These algorithms are based on a ``decomposition rule'' for evaluating polygon intersection area. An illustrative example of shock lifting of a light-weight cylinder is presented.