Modern Simulation Strategies for Turbulent Flow

by Bernard J. Geurts (Editor)

Presents direct numerical simulation (DNS) and large-eddy simulation (LES) approaches for simulating turbulent flow. Explores the balance between reduction of information content in the smoothed representation on the one hand, while retaining accurate predictions in a given application area on the other. Chapters 1-9 focus on subgrid modeling and furnish connections with turbulence theory. Chapters 10-16 are dedicated to physical and numerical aspects arising from a variety of direct- and large-eddy simulations. Specific topics include the spatial velocity increment as a tool for SGS modeling, the tensor-diffusivity mixed model, and the Navier-Stokes-alpha model. The book is not indexed. Geurts is affiliated with the University of Twente and the University of London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

344 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001