Prediction of Turbulent Flows

Abstract

The prediction of turbulent flows is of paramount importance in the development of complex engineering systems involving flow, heat and mass transfer, and chem- ical reactions. Arising from a programme held at the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge, England, this volume reviews the current situation regarding the pre- diction of such flows through the use of modern computational fluid dynamics techniques, and attempts to address the inherent problem of modelling turbulence. In particular, the current physical understanding of suchflowsis summarised and the resulting implications for simulation discussed. The volume continues by survey- ing current approximation methods whilst discussing their applicability to industrial problems. This major work concludes by providing a specific set of guidelines for selecting the most appropriate model for a given problem. Unique in its breadth and critical approach, the book will be of immense value to experienced practitioners and researchers, continuing the UK’s strong tradition in fluid dynamics.