Turbulence Chapter 2: Turbulence Anisotropy in RANS
Kamil Pospiech Kamil Pospiech

Turbulence Chapter 2: Turbulence Anisotropy in RANS

Reynolds-Stress Models (RSM) aim to capture the directional complexity of turbulence where simpler models fail. This post breaks down the theory behind RSM, explains when and why it’s needed, and offers intuitive analogies and stability tips — all framed through the Socratic questions we use throughout the course.

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Turbulence Chapter 1: Review of RANS-Boussinesq Models & Statistical Turbulence Description
Kamil Pospiech Kamil Pospiech

Turbulence Chapter 1: Review of RANS-Boussinesq Models & Statistical Turbulence Description

Turbulence modeling is at the core of modern Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), bridging the gap between theoretical fluid mechanics and practical engineering applications. This guide explores the fundamentals of turbulence, from the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approach and the Boussinesq hypothesis to improved RANS models like Realizable k-ε, RNG k-ε, and curvature-corrected models. With a focus on practical CFD applications, we delve into turbulence production limiters, near-wall treatments, and Fluent best practices. This structured study consolidates critical turbulence modeling concepts, equipping CFD engineers with the knowledge to select and implement the most suitable models for their simulations.

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