Limiters for Unstructured Higher-Order Accurate Solutions of the Euler Equations

Higher-order finite-volume methods have been shown to be more efficient than second-order methods. However no consensus has been reached on how to eliminating the oscilla-tions caused by solution discontinuities. Essentially non-oscillatory (ENO) schemes provide a solution but are computationally expensive to implement and may not converge well for steady-state problems. This work studies the application of limiters used for second-order methods to the higher-order case. Requirements for accuracy and efficient convergence are discussed. A new limiting procedure is proposed. Results for the fourth-order accurate solution of transonic and supersonic flows demonstrate good convergence properties and significant qualitative improvement of the solution relative the second-order method. Sub-sonic results demonstrate the superiority of the scheme in smooth flows by the reduction in entropy production. Some aspects of the new limiter can also be successfully applied to reduce the dissipation of second-order schemes with minimal sacrifices in convergence properties. I