Numerical solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations using the Imerspec methodology coupled with the Fourier-Gegenbauer method and spectral filtering technique

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https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v11i3.47201

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Spectral Methods, Spectral Filtering, IMERSPEC, Fourier-Gegenbauer

Abstract

When modeling oil-rich rocks, it is of great interest to use numerical tools such as the IMERSPEC methodology: capable of simulating two-phase flows in complex and porous geometries. It is known that the Pseudospectral Fourier method presents uncured solutions in problems with discontinuities and non-periodic boundary conditions due to Gibbs phenomenon. The spectral filtering technique and the Fourier-Gegenbauer method are post-processing procedures that minimize these oscillations. The present work evaluates the implementation of the IMERSPEC methodology coupled to spectral filtering and the Fourier-Gegenbauer method in three problems associated with the Navier-Stokes equations: the Inviscid Burgers innovation, the classical Burgers innovation in non-periodic boundary conditions and a flow in a flat channel in conjunction with the Sparlat-Allmaras (S-A) turbulence model. Therefore, quantitative analyzes of the error and convergence rate are presented.

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Author Biographies

  • Breno Vilela, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco , Centro Acadêmico do Agreste

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  • Mariana Villela, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco , Centro Acadêmico do Agreste
    Has a degree in Mathematics (2008) and a master's degree in mechanical engineering (2011) from the Federal University of Uberlândia and a doctorate in mechanical engineering (2015), working in the area of ​​computational fluid dynamics. Currently assistant professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Technology nucleus, Academic Center of Agreste
  • Felipe Mariano, Universidade Federal de Goiás , Campus Samambaia
    He holds a bachelor's degree (2005), master's degree (2007) and doctorate (2011) in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). He is currently a professor at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), working on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering (PPGMEC) and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (PPGEAS). He has experience in the area of ​​Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis on Fluid Mechanics, working mainly on the following topics: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Numerical Methods, Wind Energy and Fluid-Structure Interaction.
  • Laura Albuquerque, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco , Centro Acadêmico do Agreste
    Graduated in Civil Engineering, UFPE, Agreste Academic Campus (CAA). Master's student in Civil Engineering, UFPE, Agreste Academic Campus (CAA). Full Stack Python Developer. Researcher in the area of ​​computational fluid mechanics (CFD).

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Published

2025-09-13

How to Cite

Vilela, B., Villela, M., Mariano, F., & Albuquerque, L. (2025). Numerical solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations using the Imerspec methodology coupled with the Fourier-Gegenbauer method and spectral filtering technique. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 11(3), 364-382. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v11i3.47201

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