Turbulence Modeling: A Discussion On Different Techniques Used in Turbulence Modeling
Turbulence Modeling: A Discussion On Different Techniques Used in Turbulence Modeling
Turbulence Modeling: A Discussion On Different Techniques Used in Turbulence Modeling
-Reni Raju
Topics Covered
Concept
Definition
Methods of Solving Turbulent Equations
Navier Stokes Equation
Models
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Turbulence
Examples:
Wake of a water near the columnn of a
bridge.
Dispersion of Smoke in the atmosphere.
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Definition
A Fluid motion in which velocity,pressure, and other flow quantities
fluctuate irregularly in time and space.
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Methods for Solving
Turbulent Equations
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Navier Stokes Equation
u v w
0
x y z
u u u 1 dp 2u 2u 2u
u v w 2 2 2
x x x dx x y z
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For turbulent flow,
u (t ) u u ' (t )
1 t T 1 t T
u'
T t
u (t ) u dt
T
t
u ' (t )dt 0
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Time averaged Navier Stokes Equation
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(
zx u ' w ') ( w' v ') ( w ' )
zy zz
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Turbulence Models
Integral Method
Eddy-Viscosity Models
Zero-Equation Models
One-Equation Models
Two- Equation Models
Advantages
-Computational Simplicity and Ease.
-Useful for same kind of flow.
-Easy to interpolate with experimental bench marks.
Disadvantages
-Lack of Flexibility.
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2.Eddy Viscosity models
Momentum Equation,
u u 1 dp u
u v v 1
x y dx y v y
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(a) ZERO-EQUATION MODELS
u
i l.l
y
0 0.0168 (ue u )dy
0
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(a) ZERO-EQUATION MODELS
Advantages
-Simplest of Models satisfying the requirements.
Disadvantages
-Some ad hoc assumptions have to be made regarding boundary layer and
velocity.
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(b) ONE-EQUATION MODELS
u
q2 2
x
v
q2 2
y
v
y
1 (r )
q2 2
y
v Sij
ui
xi
q2
Cv 1 (r ) 2
2l
where
q 2 u '2 v'2 w'2 Turbulence Kinetic Energy
,
2 2
Dimensionless Turbulent Viscosity
1 ui u j
Sij Mean Strain Rate
2 x j xi
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(b) ONE-EQUATION MODELS
Advantages
-Additional assumptions can be avoided.
-Break from the equilibrium concepts in a practical consderation.
Disadvantages
-The length scale is still a algebraic quantity.
-Computationally more difficult.
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(c) TWO-EQUATION MODELS
Turbulence K.E.
k
2
k u i T k 1/ 2
u j ij
2
x j x j x j k x j x j
Dissipation Rate
2
u i T 2 2T u 2
u j C1 ij
C2 2
x j k x j x j x j k x2
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(c) TWO-EQUATION MODELS
Advantages
-Overcomes the short comings of zero and one equation model.
Disadvantages
-Not appropriate to use in a viscous sublayer.
-Still need to make assumptions.
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3.Reynolds Stress Models
Advantages
-More General than Eddy-Viscosity Models.
-Better Prediction for flow with sudden changes.
-Possible Ultimate turbulence models.
Disadvantages
-None of the equations can be solved exactly.
-Computational difficulty because of more no. of PDE.
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Causes of Turbulent Motion .
Steady State.
Mass Weighted averaging.
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