A new turbulence model based on scale decomposition

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel turbulence model based on scale decomposition that separates flow into large and small scales, modifies Navier-Stokes equations, and is validated through numerical simulations of flow around a cylinder.

Contribution

A new turbulence model utilizing scale decomposition and modified Navier-Stokes equations for improved simulation of turbulent flows.

Findings

Successfully simulates flow around a cylinder at various Reynolds numbers.

Provides a general-purpose turbulence model suitable for engineering applications.

Verifies the model through numerical simulations with promising results.

Abstract

Based on the characteristics of the multi-scale and similarity at different scales in turbulent flow, we propose a scale decomposition for solving the turbulence problem of incompressible Newtonian fluid. The solution domain is decomposed into two-level scales, the large scale component represents mean flow and large scale eddies, and the small scale one represents the turbulent fluctuations. The problem is solved in large scale by the equations of motion and the effect of the turbulent fluctuations on the mean flow is evaluated approximately by using equivalent eddy. Furthermore, the effect of equivalent eddy is decomposed into two parts including convective effect and diffusion effect, which is expressed as a function of mean quantities in large scale. The modified Naiver-Stokes equations are established, there ensures the closure of the equations in large scale. Finally, the modified Naiver-Stokes equations is verified by the numerical simulation. Flow around cylinder is numerically investigated and able to obtain flow behavior from low to high Reynolds numbers. A general-purpose turbulence model is established in this study, which is worthy of engineering application.