A Scalar Auxiliary Variable (SAV) Finite Element Numerical Scheme for the Cahn-Hilliard-Hele-Shaw System with Dynamic Boundary Conditions

Abstract

In this paper, we consider the Cahn-Hilliard-Hele-Shaw (CHHS) system with the dynamic boundary conditions, in which both the bulk and surface energy parts play important roles. The scalar auxiliary variable (SAV) approach is introduced for the physical system; the mass conservation and energy dissipation is proved for the CHHS system. Subsequently, a fully discrete SAV finite element scheme is proposed, with the mass conservation and energy dissipation laws established at a theoretical level. In addition, the convergence analysis and error estimate is provided for the proposed SAV numerical scheme.