ISSN:
1432-2250
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract In this paper, based on a similarity that exists between the constitutive relations for turbulent mean flow of a Newtonian fluid and that for the laminar flow of a non-Newtonian fluid, and making use of extended thermodynamics, we develop a generalized nonlinear K—ɛ model, whose approximate form includes the standard K—ɛ model and the nonlinear K—ɛ model of Speziale (1987) as special cases. Our nonlinear K—ɛ model, which is frame indifferent, can predict relaxation of the Reynolds stress, unlike most standard K—ɛ models. Also, our model is in keeping with that of Yakhot et al. (1992). Most interestingly, the linearized form of our model bears a striking resemblance to the model due to Yoshizawa and Nisizima (1993); however, it has been obtained from a totally different perspective.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00639696
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