A numerical algorithm for solving one-dimensional parabolic convection-diffusion equation

Abstract

A numerical method for solving one-dimensional (1D) parabolic convection–diffusion equation is provided. We consider the finite difference formulas with five points to obtain a numerical method. The proposed method converts the given equation, domain, and time interval into a discrete form. The numerical values of the solution are approximated by solving algebraic equations containing finite differences and values at these discrete points. The consistency, stability and convergence are investigated. On the other hand, some numerical examples illustrate the validity and applicability of the method. Finally, the numerical results are compared with the finite difference scheme’s three points.

Keywords

• Partial differential equation
• 1D parabolic convection–diffusion equation
• finite difference method
• Von Neumann stability analysis
• consistency
• convergence