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Developing large eddy simulation for turbomachinery applications

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posted on 2023-06-07, 19:45 authored by Simon Eastwood, Paul G Tucker, Hao Xia, Christian Klostermeier
For jets, large eddy resolving simulations are compared for a range of numerical schemes with no subgrid scale (SGS) model and for a range of SGS models with the same scheme. There is little variation in results for the different SGS models, and it is shown that, for schemes which tend towards having dissipative elements, the SGS model can be abandoned, giving what can be termed numerical large eddy simulation (NLES). More complex geometries are investigated, including coaxial and chevron nozzle jets. A near-wall Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) model is used to cover over streak-like structures that cannot be resolved. Compressor and turbine flows are also successfully computed using a similar NLES–RANS strategy. Upstream of the compressor leading edge, the RANS layer is helpful in preventing premature separation. Capturing the correct flow over the turbine is particularly challenging, but nonetheless the RANS layer is helpful. In relation to the SGS model, for the flows considered, evidence suggests issues such as inflow conditions, problem definition and transition are more influential.

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  • Published

Journal

Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences

ISSN

1471-2962

Publisher

The Royal Society

Issue

1899

Volume

367

Page range

2999-3013

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  • Engineering and Design Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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