Physics – Fluid Dynamics
Scientific paper
2008-03-24
Magnetohydrodynamics 44 (2008) 237-252
Physics
Fluid Dynamics
Scientific paper
The experimental realization of dynamo excitation as well as theoretical and numerical examinations of the induction equation have shown the relevance of boundary conditions for a self-sustaining dynamo. Within the interior of a field producing domain geometric constraints or varying material properties (e.g. electrical conductivity of the container walls or localized high-permeability material) might also play a role. Combining a grid based finite volume approach with the boundary element method in a hybrid FV-BEM scheme offers the flexibility of a local discretization with a stringent treatment of insulating magnetic boundary conditions in almost arbitrary geometries at comparatively low costs. Kinematic simulations of dynamo action generated by a well known prescribed mean flow demonstrate the reliability of the approach. Future examinations are intended to understand the behavior of the VKS-dynamo experiment where the field producing flow is driven by ferrous propellers and the induction effects of conductivity/permeability inhomogeneities might provide the required conditions for the measured dynamo characteristics.
Gerbeth Gunter
Giesecke Andre
Stefani Frank
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