Accounting for Quadratic and Cubic Invariants in Continuum Mechanics–An Overview

The differential equations of continuum mechanics are the basis of an uncountable variety of phenomena and technological processes in fluid-dynamics and related fields.These equations contain derivatives of the first order with respect to time.The derivation of the equations of continuum mechanics uses the limit transitions of the tendency of the volume increment and the time increment to zero.Derivatives are used to derive the wave equation.The differential wave equation is second order in time.Therefore,increments of volume and increments of time in continuum mechanics should be considered as small but finite quantities for problems of wave formation.This is important for calculating the generation of sound waves and water hammer waves.Therefore,the Euler continuity equation with finite time increments is of interest.The finiteness of the time increment makes it possible to take into account the quadratic and cubic invariants of the strain rate tensor.This is a new branch in hydrodynamics.Quadratic and cubic invariants will be used in differential wave equations of the second and third order in time.

NON-UNIFORM DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL DATA FOR THE MODIFIED CAMASSA-HOLM EQUATION ON THE LINE

In this paper, we study the Cauchy problem for the modified Camassa-Holm equation mt ＋ umx ＋ 2ux m = 0, m =（1- δx^2）^2u,u（x, 0） = u0（x） ∈ H^s（R）, x ∈ R, t 〉 0,and show that the solution map is not uniformly continuous in Sobolev spaces H^s（R） for s 〉 7/2. Compared with the periodic problem, the non-periodic problem is more difficult,e.g., it depends on the conservation law. Our proof is based on the estimates for the actual solutions and the approximate solutions, which consist of a low frequency and a high frequency part.

Continuity Equation in Presence of a Non-Local Potential in Non-Commutative Phase-Space

We studied the continuity equation in presence of a local potential, and a non-local potential arising from electron-electron interaction in both commutative and non-commutative phase-space. Furthermore, we examined the influence of the phase-space non-commutativity on both the locality and the non-locality, where the definition of current density in commutative phase-space cannot satisfy the condition of current conservation, but with the steady state, in order to solve this problem, we give a new definition of the current density including the contribution due to the non-local potential. We showed that the calculated current based on the new definition of current density maintains the current. As well for the case when the non- commutativity in phase-space considered, we found that the conservation of the current density completely violated;and the non-commutativity is not suitable for describing the current density in presence of non-local and local potentials. Nevertheless, under some conditions, we modified the current density to solve this problem. Subsequently, as an application we studied the Frahn-Lemmer non-local potential, taking into account that the employed methods concerning the phase-space non-commutativity are both of Bopp-shift linear transformation through the Heisenberg-like commutation relations, and the Moyal-Weyl product.

Generalized Master Equation for Space-Time Coupled Continuous Time Random Walk

The generalized master equation for the space-time coupled continuous time random walk is derived analytically, in which the space-time coupling is considered through the correlated function 9（t） ～ t^γ, 0 ≤ γ 〈 2, and the probability density function ω（t） of a particle＇s waiting time t follows a power law form for large t： ω（t） ～t^-（1＋α）, 0 〈 α 〈 1. The results indicate that the expressions of the generalized master equation are determined by the correlation exponent 7 and the long-tailed index α of the waiting time. Moreover, the diffusion results obtained from the generalized master equation are in accordance with the previous known results and the numerical simulation results.

Well-Posedness of Stochastic Continuity Equations on Riemannian Manifolds

The authors analyze continuity equations with Stratonovich stochasticity,■ρ+divh[ρo(u(t,x)+∑_(i=1)^(N)a_(i)(x)w_(i)(t))]=0defined on a smooth closed Riemannian manifold M with metric h.The velocity field u is perturbed by Gaussian noise terms Wi(t),:WN(t)driven by smooth spatially dependent vector fields a1(x),...,aN(x)on M.The velocity u belongs to L_(t)^(1)W_(x)^(1,2)with divh u bounded in Lf,for p>d+2,where d is the dimension of M(they do not assume div_(h) u∈L_(t,x)^(∞)).For carefully chosen noise vector fields ai(and the number N of them),they show that the initial-value problem is well-posed in the class of weak L^(2) solutions,although the problem can be ill-posed in the deterministic case because of concentration effects.The proof of this“regularization by noise”result is based on a L^(2) estimate,which is obtained by a duality method,and a weak compactness argument.

STUDY ON VARIATION OF SETTING AND STOPPING PRESSURES OF SAFETY VALVE WITH STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION

The possibility of pressure control with the structural change of a safety valve is investigated Safety valve is commonly used as safety devices for numerous applications which include boilers,ships,industrial plants,and piping Setting and stopping pressures of a safety valve, p set and p sto ,are traditionally adjusted with a fine tuning of seat ring and valve ring heights, h sr and h vr However, it is not easy to achieve the proper setting and stopping pressures of a safety valve in practice The depth of inside and outside grooves in a valve, d i and d o are modified and their effects on setting and stopping pressures of a safety vlave are tested The most appropriate values appear 1 0 mm in d i and 0 5～1 0 mm in d o,respectively The valve ring height, h vr ,shows that the best results can be achieved at 2 3 mm for setting pressures of 0 1～0 4 MPa and 1 0 mm for setting pressures of 0 5～1 0 MPa The stopping pressures increases with the increase of seat ring height, h sr , upto certain h sr value and then becomes independent to the seat ring height This implies that there exists the optimum h sr ,which provides the largest flow rate and the proper stopping pressure Stopping pressures of a safety valve are adjusted with the seat ring and valve ring heights This study,however,demonstrated that the modification of value grooves also changes setting and stopping pressures of a safety valve Therefore,the proper selection in dimensions of the inside and outside grooves should be considered for the safety valve design

Wind Power Potential in Interior Alaska from a Micrometeorological Perspective

The wind power potential in Interior Alaska is evaluated from a micrometeorological perspective. Based on the local balance equation of momentum and the equation of continuity we derive the local balance equation of kinetic energy for macroscopic and turbulent systems, and in a further step, Bernoulli’s equation and integral equations that customarily serve as the key equations in momentum theory and blade-element analysis, where the Lanchester-Betz-Joukowsky limit, Glauert’s optimum actuator disk, and the results of the blade-element analysis by Okulov and Sorensen are exemplarily illustrated. The wind power potential at three different sites in Interior Alaska (Delta Junction, Eva Creek, and Poker Flat) is assessed by considering the results of wind field predictions for the winter period from October 1, 2008, to April 1, 2009 provided by the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to avoid time-consuming and expensive tall-tower observations in Interior Alaska which is characterized by a relatively low degree of infrastructure outside of the city of Fairbanks. To predict the average power output we use the Weibull distributions derived from the predicted wind fields for these three different sites and the power curves of five different propeller-type wind turbines with rated powers ranging from 2 MW to 2.5 MW. These power curves are represented by general logistic functions. The predicted power capacity for the Eva Creek site is compared with that of the Eva Creek wind farm established in 2012. The results of our predictions for the winter period 2008/2009 are nearly 20 percent lower than those of the Eva Creek wind farm for the period from January to September 2013.

On the Maximum of Wind Power Efficiency

In our paper we demonstrate that the filtration equation used by Gorban’ et al. for determining the maximum efficiency of plane propellers of about 30 percent for free fluids plays no role in describing the flows in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) because the ABL is mainly governed by turbulent motions. We also demonstrate that the stream tube model customarily applied to derive the Rankine-Froude theorem must be corrected in the sense of Glauert to provide an appropriate value for the axial velocity at the rotor area. Including this correction leads to the Betz-Joukowsky limit, the maximum efficiency of 59.3 percent. Thus, Gorban’ et al.’s 30% value may be valid in water, but it has to be discarded for the atmosphere. We also show that Joukowsky’s constant circulation model leads to values of the maximum efficiency which are higher than the Betz-Jow-kowsky limit if the tip speed ratio is very low. Some of these values, however, have to be rejected for physical reasons. Based on Glauert’s optimum actuator disk, and the results of the blade-element analysis by Okulov and S&oslashrensen we also illustrate that the maximum efficiency of propeller-type wind turbines depends on tip-speed ratio and the number of blades.

A COMPARISON THEOREM FOR THE OSCILLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH ADVANCED ARGUMENT

In this paper, we obtain the comparison theorem for the oscillation of differential equations with continuous distributed advanced argument.

ON HERMITIAN AND SKEW-HERMITIAN SPLITTING ITERATION METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS SYLVESTER EQUATIONS

We present a Hermitian and skew-Herrnitian splitting （HSS） iteration method for solving large sparse continuous Sylvester equations with non-Hermitian and positive definite/semi- definite matrices. The unconditional convergence of the HSS iteration method is proved and an upper bound on the convergence rate is derived. Moreover, to reduce the computing cost, we establish an inexact variant of the HSS iteration method and analyze its convergence property in detail. Numerical results show that the HSS iteration method and its inexact variant are efficient and robust solvers for this class of continuous Sylvester equations.

ON BASIC EQUATIONS OF WATER HAMMER

Based on the derivation of the continuity equation of water hammer, the modification coefficient used in the wave speed formula is discussed thoroughly. Mistakes presented in current formulas are analyzed. Finally in this paper a summarizing comment is given on the problem that whether or not the slope term Vsina should be included in the characteristic equations.

ON PMHSS ITERATION METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS SYLVESTER EQUATIONS

The modified Hermitian and skew-Hermitian splitting （MHSS） iteration method and preconditioned MHSS （PMHSS） iteration method were introduced respectively. In the paper, on the basis of the MHSS iteration method, we present a PMHSS iteration method for solving large sparse continuous Sylvester equations with non-Hermitian and complex symmetric positive definite/semi-definite matrices. Under suitable conditions, we prove the convergence of the PMHSS iteration method and discuss the spectral properties of the preconditioned matrix. Moreover, to reduce the computing cost, we establish an inexact variant of the PMHSS iteration method and analyze its convergence property in detail. Numerical results show that the PMHSS iteration method and its inexact variant are efficient and robust solvers for this class of continuous Sylvester equations.

Convergence and Stability of the Truncated Euler-Maruyama Method for Stochastic Differential Equations with Piecewise Continuous Arguments

In this paper,we develop the truncated Euler-Maruyama(EM)method for stochastic differential equations with piecewise continuous arguments(SDEPCAs),and consider the strong convergence theory under the local Lipschitz condition plus the Khasminskii-type condition.The order of convergence is obtained.Moreover,we show that the truncated EM method can preserve the exponential mean square stability of SDEPCAs.Numerical examples are provided to support our conclusions.

STABILITY IN DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH CONTINUOUS AND PIECEWISE CONSTANT ARGUMENTS

Consider the delay differential equation with continuous and piecewise constant argumentswhere [·] denotes the greatest integer function. We obtain sufficient conditions for thezero solution of (1) to be (asymptotically) stable.1991 Mathematics Subject Classification: 39A12.

Generalization of Hopf Functional Equation

This paper generalizes the Hopf functional equation in order to apply it to a wider class of not necessarily incompressible fluid flows. We start by defining characteristic functionals of the velocity field, the density field and the temperature field of a compressible field. Using the continuity equation, the Navier-Stokes equations and the equation of energy we derive a functional equation governing the motion of an ideal gas flow and a van der Waals gas flow, and then give some general methods of deriving a functional equation governing the motion of any compressible fluid flow. These functional equations can be considered as the generalization of the Hopf functional equation.

CONTINUITY IN FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH INFINITE DELAY

In this paper, we investigate the continuous dependence of solutions of the functional dif-ferential equation with infinite delay x'(t) = f(t, x_t) on initial functions. Endowing the phasespare a g-norm as well as a supremum norm. we show that if the equation satifies a mild fadingmemory dondition, then the continuity of f in respect to the topology induced by the supremumnorm can yield the continuity of solutions of the equation in respect to the topology induced bythe g-norm which is stronger than the ahead one.

Density functions of doubly-perturbed stochastic differential equations with jumps

We consider a real-valued doubly-perturbed stochastic differential equation driven by a subordinated Brownian motion. By using classic Malliavin calculus, we prove that the law of the solution is absolutely continuous with respect to the Lebesgue measure on R.

Weak solutions for a bi-fluid model for a mixture of two compressible non interacting fluids

We investigate a version of one velocity Baer-Nunziato model with dissipation for the mixture of two compressible fluids with the goal to prove for it the existence of weak solutions for arbitrary large initial data on a large time interval.We transform the one velocity Baer-Nunziato system to another"more academic"system which possesses the clear"Navier-Stokes structure".We solve the new system by adapting to its structure the Lions approach for solving the(mono-fluid)compressible Navier-Stokes equations.An extension of the theory of renormalized solutions to the transport equation to more continuity equations with renormalizing functions of several variables is essential in this process.We derive a criterion of almost uniqueness for the renormalized solutions to the pure transport equation without the classical assumption on the boundedness of the divergence of the transporting velocity.This result does not follow from the DiPerna-Lions transport theory and it is of independent interest.This criterion plays the crucial role in the identification of the weak solutions to the original one velocity Baer-Nunziato problem starting from the weak solutions of the academic problem.As far as we know,this is the first result on the existence of weak solutions for a version of the one velocity bi-fluid system of the Baer-Nunziato type in the mathematical literature.

Local non-equilibrium thermal fluctuation,internal noise and dissipation in gaseous heat conduction systems with high values of Prandtl number

By means of a stochastic model suggested in this paper for the systems with local non-equilibrium excited thermal fluctuations, the famous Shannon entropy is extended to include the heat conduction processes controlled externally by boundary constraints of constant temperature gradients at two sides.Meanwhile,using the description of master equation for the continuous Markov processes a balance equation of stochastic entropy production valid for one dimension gaseous heat conduction systems with high values of Prandtl number has been also established.Based on it,a general expression for both the stochastic entropy production and the entropy production of fluctuations have been further deduced by theΩ-expansions.In this formalism,all kinds of stochastic contributions to the dissipation from the non-equilibrium thermal fluctuation and internal noise turn explicit.