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In turbulence closure modeling, it is widely accepted that the rapid pressure–strain correlation (RPSC) model be consistent with the rapid distortion theory (RDT). It is desirable to achieve this consistency with a closure model that is computationally tractable and satisfies the requisite mathematical constraints of realizability and linearity in the appropriate variables. In this investigation, starting from a detailed modal analysis of two-dimensional mean flows, we identify important flow features to be incorporated into the model. However, the dynamical system analysis shows that the suggested physics cannot be embodied in a model with all desired computational and mathematical attributes. To resolve this conflict, we propose a slight compromise in the physical requirement and ease one of the linearity constraints leading to a “best possible” tractable model. Overall, the present work provides important insight into RPSC closure modeling challenges—arising from the interplay among physical fidelity, computational viability and mathematical constraints—and proposes avenues for future improvement.
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Mishra, A.A., Girimaji, S.S. Pressure–Strain Correlation Modeling: Towards Achieving Consistency with Rapid Distortion Theory. Flow Turbulence Combust 85, 593–619 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-010-9290-3
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