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Comparative analysis of turbulence models

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A comparative analysis is performed for a complete locally anisotropic turbulence model of the second order and existing turbulence models. The comparison draws on experimental data, data of a direct numerical simulation of the nonstationary Navier-Stokes equations for a developed channel flow and a uniform channel flow with a constant velocity shift, and results for turbulence damping behind a grid. The K-ɛ model and the quasi-isotropic turbulence model are shown to have marked disadvantages, especially in describing turbulent flows with a high degree of anisotropy of pulsatory motion. Use of a locally anisotropic turbulence model improves the accuracy of determining Reynolds stresses. Consideration is given to the advantages and disadvantages of the turbulence models discussed.

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Translated from Inzhenerno-Fizicheskii Zhurnal, Vol. 73, No. 2, pp. 328–339, March—April, 2000.

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Sukhovich, E.P. Comparative analysis of turbulence models. J Eng Phys Thermophys 73, 318–329 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02681737

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