The Basic Equations for the Large Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Flows in Complex Geometry

1995 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ghosal ◽  
P. Moin
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Basic Equations

scholarly journals Large eddy simulation of flows in industrial compressors: a path from 2015 to 2035

2014 ◽  
Vol 372 (2022) ◽  
pp. 20130323 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Gourdain ◽  
F. Sicot ◽  
F. Duchaine ◽  
L. Gicquel
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Phase Lag ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
High Reynolds

A better understanding of turbulent unsteady flows is a necessary step towards a breakthrough in the design of modern compressors. Owing to high Reynolds numbers and very complex geometry, the flow that develops in such industrial machines is extremely hard to predict. At this time, the most popular method to simulate these flows is still based on a Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes approach. However, there is some evidence that this formalism is not accurate for these components, especially when a description of time-dependent turbulent flows is desired. With the increase in computing power, large eddy simulation (LES) emerges as a promising technique to improve both knowledge of complex physics and reliability of flow solver predictions. The objective of the paper is thus to give an overview of the current status of LES for industrial compressor flows as well as to propose future research axes regarding the use of LES for compressor design. While the use of wall-resolved LES for industrial multistage compressors at realistic Reynolds number should not be ready before 2035, some possibilities exist to reduce the cost of LES, such as wall modelling and the adaptation of the phase-lag condition. This paper also points out the necessity to combine LES to techniques able to tackle complex geometries. Indeed LES alone, i.e. without prior knowledge of such flows for grid construction or the prohibitive yet ideal use of fully homogeneous meshes to predict compressor flows, is quite limited today.

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