A comparison of numerical models for one-dimensional Stefan problems

In this paper we present a critical comparison of the suitability of several numerical methods, level set, moving grid and phase eld model, to address two well known Stefan problems in phase transformation studies: melting of a pure phase and diusional solid state phase transformations in a binary system. Similarity solutions are applied to...

Some mathematical aspects of particle dissolution and cross-diffusion in multi-component alloys

A general model for the dissolution of stoichiometric particles, taking into account the influences of cross-diffusion, in multi-component alloys is proposed and analyzed using a diagonalisation argument. We give a self-similar solution for the resulting Stefanproblem and state when the solutions are mass-conserving. We also give criteria for...