Approximate solutions of the Baer-Nunziato Model

Abstract

We examine in this paper the accuracy of some approximations of the Baer-Nunziato two-phase flow model. The governing equations and their main properties are recalled, and two distinct numerical schemes are investigated, including a classical second-order extension relying on symmetrizing variables. Shock tube cases are considered, and two simple Riemann problems based on well-balanced initial data are detailed. These enable to recover the expected convergence rates. However, it is shown that these simple cases are indeed very difficult and that the accuracy of basic schemes is rather poor.