Communications in Mathematical Sciences

Volume 12 (2014)

Number 7

Derivation of a BGK model for reacting gas mixtures

Pages: 1199 – 1223

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4310/CMS.2014.v12.n7.a2

Authors

Stéphane Brull (Institut de Mathématiques de Bordeaux, UMR 5251, Talence, France)

Jacques Schneider (Université de Toulon, IMATH, EA 2134, La Garde, France)

Abstract

In this paper we derive a new relaxation model for reacting gas mixtures. We prove that this model satisfies the fundamental properties (equilibrium states, conservation laws, H-theorem, …). We also consider the slow reaction regime. In this case a rigorous Chapman-Enskog procedure is performed and Navier-Stokes equations are derived.

Keywords

kinetic theory, gas mixtures, BGK models, entropy minimization, hydrodynamic limit

2010 Mathematics Subject Classification

35Q20, 35Q35

Published 14 May 2014