Application of Full Reynolds Stress Modeling to Turbulent Forced Convective Heat Transfer in Ducts

Masoud Rokni, Bengt Sundén

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Abstract

A computational method has been developed to predict the turbulent Reynolds stresses and turbulent heat fluxes in ducts by different turbulence models. The turbulent Reynolds stresses and other turbulent flow quantities are predicted with a full Reynolds Stress Model (RSM). The turbulent heat fluxes are modeled by a SED concept, the GGDH and the WET methods. Two wall functions are used, one for the velocity field and one for the temperature field. All the models are implemented for an arbitrary three dimensional channel. Fully developed condition is achieved by imposing cyclic boundary conditions in the main flow direction. The numerical approach is based on the finite volume technique with a non-staggered grid arrangement. The pressure-velocity coupling is handled by using the SIMPLEC-algorithm. The convective terms are treated by the van Leer scheme while the diffusive terms are handled by the central-difference scheme. The hybrid scheme is used for solving the  equation. The secondary flow generation using the RSM model is compared with a non-linear k- model. The overall comparison between the models is presented in terms of the friction factor and Nusselt number.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNumerical Methods for Laminar Turbulent Flow
EditorsR. W. Lewis, J. T. Cross
Volume10
Publication date1997
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventNumerical Methods for Laminar Turbulent Flow - Swansea, UK
Duration: 1 Jan 1997 → …

Conference

ConferenceNumerical Methods for Laminar Turbulent Flow
CitySwansea, UK
Period01/01/1997 → …

Keywords

  • RSM
  • Fluid Flow
  • Convective
  • Turbulent
  • Reynolds Stress

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