Convergence of higher order finite volume schemes on irregular grids

We prove convergence to the entropy solution of a general class of higher order finite volume schemes on unstructured, irregular grids for multidimensional scalar conservation laws. Such grids allow for cells to become flat in the limit. We derive a new entropy inequality for higher order schemes built on Godunov’s numerical flux. Our result implies convergence of suitably modified versions of MUSCL-type finite volume schemes, ENO schemes and the discontinuous Galerkin finite element method.