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Poisson-Nernst-Planck system - Weird behavior.

Posted Dec 24, 2014, 10:25 p.m. EST General, Microfluidics, Electrochemistry, Results & Visualization, Studies & Solvers Version 4.4 0 Replies

Srikumar Krishnamoorthy
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I'm trying to simulate electric double layer formation near a charged wall in a cylindrical domain using a Poisson-Nernst-Planck system. I use the Poisson-Boltzmann equation to initialize electrostatic potential, and the Nernst-Planck equation for concentration flux. I used a probe to get concentration data at different points, and at certain points (And in their vicinity), I'm getting a rapid dip and spike in concentration (over time), while the change is smooth at other points. I'm not sure why this behavior seems to happen, but I think it may be due to the way I have coupled the equations. Can somebody help me with this, please? I have attached the mph file and an image showing the behavior that I have mentioned.

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