Computational approach and convergence analysis for interval-based solution of the Benjamin–Bona–Mahony equation with imprecise parameters

Abstract

PurposeTo provide a new semi-analytical solution for the nonlinear Benjamin–Bona–Mahony (BBM) equation in the form of a convergent series. The results obtained through HPTM for BBM are compared with those obtained using the Sine-Gordon Expansion Method (SGEM) and the exact solution. We consider the initial condition as uncertain, represented in terms of an interval then investigate the solution of the interval Benjamin–Bona–Mahony (iBBM).Design/methodology/approachWe employ the Homotopy Perturbation Transform Method (HPTM) to derive the series solution for the BBM equation. Furthermore, the iBBM equation is solved using HPTM to the initial condition has been considered as an interval number as the coefficient of it depends on several parameters and provides lower and upper interval solutions for iBBM.FindingsThe obtained numerical results provide accurate solutions, as demonstrated in the figures. The numerical results are evaluated to the precise solutions and found to be in good agreement. Further, the initial condition has been considered as an interval number as the coefficient of it depends on several parameters. To enhance the clarity, we depict our solutions using 3D graphics and interval solution plots generated using MATLAB.Originality/valueA new semi-analytical convergent series-type solution has been found for nonlinear BBM and interval BBM equations with the help of the semi-analytical technique HPTM.