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An Algebraic LCTM Model for Laminar–Turbulent Transition Prediction

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A new algebraic RANS model for laminar–turbulent transition will be presented. The model follows the Local-Correlation-based Transition Modeling concept, is Galilean invariant and can handle natural, bypass and separation-induced transition. The model formulation is discussed in detail. A substantial number of test cases have been computed to evaluate the different transition mechanisms of the model.

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All the computations were conducted with the use of the cluster Tornado of the Computer Center “Polytechnichesky”. Russian authors’ research was funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of World-class Research Center program: Advanced Digital Technologies (contract No. 075-15-2020-934 of Nov. 17, 2020).

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Menter, F.R., Matyushenko, A., Lechner, R. et al. An Algebraic LCTM Model for Laminar–Turbulent Transition Prediction. Flow Turbulence Combust 109, 841–869 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-022-00336-8

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