Physics-Informed Neural Networks: Bridging the Divide Between Conservative and Non-Conservative Equations

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Main Authors: Neelan, Arun Govind, Bosco, Ferdin Sagai Don, Jarugumalli, Naveen Sagar, Vedarethinam, Suresh Balaji
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author Neelan, Arun Govind
Bosco, Ferdin Sagai Don
Jarugumalli, Naveen Sagar
Vedarethinam, Suresh Balaji
author_facet Neelan, Arun Govind
Bosco, Ferdin Sagai Don
Jarugumalli, Naveen Sagar
Vedarethinam, Suresh Balaji
contents In the realm of computational fluid dynamics, traditional numerical methods, which heavily rely on discretization, typically necessitate the formulation of partial differential equations (PDEs) in conservative form to accurately capture shocks and other discontinuities in compressible flows. Conversely, utilizing non-conservative forms often introduces significant errors near these discontinuities or results in smeared shocks. This dependency poses a considerable limitation, particularly as many PDEs encountered in complex physical phenomena, such as multi-phase flows, are inherently non-conservative. This inherent non-conservativity restricts the direct applicability of standard numerical solvers designed for conservative forms. This work aims to thoroughly investigate the sensitivity of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) to the choice of PDE formulation (conservative vs. non-conservative) when solving problems involving shocks and discontinuities. We have conducted this investigation across a range of benchmark problems, specifically the Burgers equation and both steady and unsteady Euler equations, to provide a comprehensive understanding of PINNs capabilities in this critical area.
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spellingShingle Physics-Informed Neural Networks: Bridging the Divide Between Conservative and Non-Conservative Equations
Neelan, Arun Govind
Bosco, Ferdin Sagai Don
Jarugumalli, Naveen Sagar
Vedarethinam, Suresh Balaji
Fluid Dynamics
Numerical Analysis
35L65, 35Q70, 65M70, 76N15, 68T07
In the realm of computational fluid dynamics, traditional numerical methods, which heavily rely on discretization, typically necessitate the formulation of partial differential equations (PDEs) in conservative form to accurately capture shocks and other discontinuities in compressible flows. Conversely, utilizing non-conservative forms often introduces significant errors near these discontinuities or results in smeared shocks. This dependency poses a considerable limitation, particularly as many PDEs encountered in complex physical phenomena, such as multi-phase flows, are inherently non-conservative. This inherent non-conservativity restricts the direct applicability of standard numerical solvers designed for conservative forms. This work aims to thoroughly investigate the sensitivity of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) to the choice of PDE formulation (conservative vs. non-conservative) when solving problems involving shocks and discontinuities. We have conducted this investigation across a range of benchmark problems, specifically the Burgers equation and both steady and unsteady Euler equations, to provide a comprehensive understanding of PINNs capabilities in this critical area.
title Physics-Informed Neural Networks: Bridging the Divide Between Conservative and Non-Conservative Equations
topic Fluid Dynamics
Numerical Analysis
35L65, 35Q70, 65M70, 76N15, 68T07
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.22413