Computational modelling of flow around a circular cylinder in sub-critical flow regime with various turbulence models

Tutar M., Holdo A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN FLUIDS, cilt.35, sa.7, ss.763-784, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN FLUIDS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.763-784
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: circular cylinder, finite element method, k-epsilon based turbulence models, LES method, transitional flow
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The numerical simulation of transitional flow around a two-dimensional stationary circular cylinder is presented using two groups of turbulence models in a sub-critical flow regime. In the first group, enhanced two-equation turbulence models based on the eddy viscosity concept are used. They include the non-linear k-epsilon model with extended models, such as renormalization group (RNG) and the anisotropic model. In the second group, flow simulation is carried out using the large eddy simulation (LES) method, which is based on a standard sub-grid scale (SGS) model with a near-wall approach. This near-wall model, without using the 'law of wall', is achieved in a finite element code. The numerical results extracted from these simulations are compared with each other and with the experimental data in order to determine the relative performance of these turbulence models and to find the best model for the flow of interest. Although most of the LES simulations have been previously carried out using finite volume methods, results from using the present model show that the finite element method (FEM) can also be used with confidence. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.