H theorem, regularization, and boundary conditions for linearized 13 moment equations

Phys Rev Lett. 2007 Jul 6;99(1):014502. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.99.014502. Epub 2007 Jul 5.

Abstract

An H theorem for the linearized Grad 13 moment equations leads to regularizing constitutive equations for higher fluxes and to a complete set of boundary conditions. Solutions for Couette and Poiseuille flows show good agreement with direct simulation Monte Carlo calculations. The Knudsen minimum for the relative mass flow rate is reproduced.