Error analysis of a Euler finite element scheme for Natural convection model with variable density

Abstract

In this paper, we derive first-order Euler finite element discretization schemes for a time-dependent natural convection model with variable density (NCVD). The model is governed by the variable density Navier-Stokes equations coupled with a parabolic partial differential equation that describes the evolution of temperature. Stability and error estimate for the velocity, pressure, density and temperature in $L^2$-norm are proved by using finite element approximations in space and finite differences in time. Finally, the numerical results are showed to support the theoretical analysis.