Nonlinear Stefan problem with convective boundary condition in Storm’s materials

Abstract

We consider a nonlinear one-dimensional Stefan problem for a semi-infinite material x > 0, with phase change temperature T f . We assume that the heat capacity and the thermal conductivity satisfy a Storm’s condition, and we assume a convective boundary condition at the fixed face x = 0. A unique explicit solution of similarity type is obtained. Moreover, asymptotic behavior of the solution when h→+∞ is studied.