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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
- | The K-epsilon model is one of the most common [[Turbulence modeling|turbulence models]]. It is a [[Two equation models|two equation model]], that means, it includes two extra transport equations to represent the turbulent properties of the flow. This allows a two equation model to account for history effects like convection and diffusion of turbulent energy. | + | The K-epsilon model is one of the most common [[Turbulence modeling|turbulence models]], although it just doesn't perform well in cases of large adverse pressure gradients (Reference 4). It is a [[Two equation models|two equation model]], that means, it includes two extra transport equations to represent the turbulent properties of the flow. This allows a two equation model to account for history effects like convection and diffusion of turbulent energy. |
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+ | The first transported variable is turbulent kinetic energy, <math>k</math>. The second transported variable in this case is the turbulent dissipation, <math>\epsilon</math>. It is the variable that determines the scale of the turbulence, whereas the first variable, <math>k</math>, determines the energy in the turbulence. | ||
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+ | There are two major formulations of K-epsilon models (see [[#References|References]] 2 and 3). That of Launder and Sharma is typically called the [[Standard k-epsilon model | "Standard" K-epsilon Model]]. The original impetus for the K-epsilon model was to improve the mixing-length model, as well as to find an alternative to algebraically prescribing turbulent length scales in moderate to high complexity flows. | ||
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+ | As described in [[#References|Reference]] 1, the K-epsilon model has been shown to be useful for free-shear layer flows with relatively small pressure gradients. Similarly, for wall-bounded and internal flows, the model gives good results only in cases where mean pressure gradients are small; accuracy has been shown experimentally to be reduced for flows containing large adverse pressure gradients. One might infer then, that the K-epsilon model would be an inappropriate choice for problems such as inlets and compressors. | ||
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+ | To calculate boundary conditions for these models see [[Turbulence free-stream boundary conditions|turbulence free-stream boundary conditions]]. | ||
== Usual K-epsilon models == | == Usual K-epsilon models == | ||
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== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
# [[Near-wall treatment for k-epsilon models]] | # [[Near-wall treatment for k-epsilon models]] | ||
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+ | [1] {{reference-paper|author=Bardina, J.E., Huang, P.G., Coakley, T.J.|year=1997|title=Turbulence Modeling Validation, Testing, and Development|rest=NASA Technical Memorandum 110446}} | ||
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+ | [2] {{reference-paper|author=Jones, W. P., and Launder, B. E.|year=1972|title=The Prediction of Laminarization with a Two-Equation Model of | ||
+ | Turbulence|rest= International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 15, 1972, pp. 301-314}} | ||
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+ | [3] {{reference-paper|author=Launder, B. E., and Sharma, B. I.|year=1974|title=Application of the Energy Dissipation Model of Turbulence to | ||
+ | the Calculation of Flow Near a Spinning Disc|rest=Letters in Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 131-138}} | ||
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+ | [4] '''Wilcox, David C (1998)'''. "Turbulence Modeling for CFD". Second edition. Anaheim: DCW Industries, 1998. pp. 174. | ||
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Introduction
The K-epsilon model is one of the most common turbulence models, although it just doesn't perform well in cases of large adverse pressure gradients (Reference 4). It is a two equation model, that means, it includes two extra transport equations to represent the turbulent properties of the flow. This allows a two equation model to account for history effects like convection and diffusion of turbulent energy.
The first transported variable is turbulent kinetic energy, . The second transported variable in this case is the turbulent dissipation, . It is the variable that determines the scale of the turbulence, whereas the first variable, , determines the energy in the turbulence.
There are two major formulations of K-epsilon models (see References 2 and 3). That of Launder and Sharma is typically called the "Standard" K-epsilon Model. The original impetus for the K-epsilon model was to improve the mixing-length model, as well as to find an alternative to algebraically prescribing turbulent length scales in moderate to high complexity flows.
As described in Reference 1, the K-epsilon model has been shown to be useful for free-shear layer flows with relatively small pressure gradients. Similarly, for wall-bounded and internal flows, the model gives good results only in cases where mean pressure gradients are small; accuracy has been shown experimentally to be reduced for flows containing large adverse pressure gradients. One might infer then, that the K-epsilon model would be an inappropriate choice for problems such as inlets and compressors.
To calculate boundary conditions for these models see turbulence free-stream boundary conditions.
Usual K-epsilon models
Miscellaneous
References
[1] Bardina, J.E., Huang, P.G., Coakley, T.J. (1997), "Turbulence Modeling Validation, Testing, and Development", NASA Technical Memorandum 110446.
[2] Jones, W. P., and Launder, B. E. (1972), "The Prediction of Laminarization with a Two-Equation Model of Turbulence", International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 15, 1972, pp. 301-314.
[3] Launder, B. E., and Sharma, B. I. (1974), "Application of the Energy Dissipation Model of Turbulence to the Calculation of Flow Near a Spinning Disc", Letters in Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 131-138.
[4] Wilcox, David C (1998). "Turbulence Modeling for CFD". Second edition. Anaheim: DCW Industries, 1998. pp. 174.