Abstract
An algebraic model of the turbulent transport of Reynolds stress is proposed, based on an examination of the budget of the transport equation for the third-moment of fluctuating velocity. Combined with a basic version of the second-moment closure, the new model is applied to the calculation of a two-dimensional free mixing layer. The results show a slight modification of the conventional gradient transport model for the turbulent diffusion, and yield a better agreement with experimental results in terms of the amplitude of the third-moment. The inclusion of a simple model for the pressure diffusion term indicates the possibility of further improvement of the turbulent transfer process in free flows.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2986-2993 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Nippon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, B Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part B |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 600 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering