Superconvergence and H(div) projection for discontinuous Galerkin methods

Abstract We introduce and analyse a projection of the discontinuous Galerkin (DG) velocity approximations that preserve the local mass conservation property. The projected velocities have the additional property of continuous normal component. Both theoretical and numerical convergence rates are obtained which show that the accuracy of the DG velocity field is maintained. Superconvergence properties of the DG methods are shown. Finally, numerical simulations of complicated flow and transport problem illustrate the benefits of the projection. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.