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Modelling 2D separation from a high lift aerofoil with a non-linear eddy-viscosity model and second-moment closure

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

F. S. Lien  and
M. A. Leschziner
F. S. Lien
Affiliation:
University of ManchesterInstitute of Science and TechnologyManchester, UK
M. A. Leschziner
Affiliation:
University of ManchesterInstitute of Science and TechnologyManchester, UK
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Abstract

A computational study is presented, which examines the performance of variants of second-moment closure and non-linear eddy-viscosity models when used to predict attached and separated flows over a high lift aerofoil for a range of incidence angles. The capabilities of both model types, especially in respect of resolving the onset of suction-side separation at high incidence, are contrasted with those of a low-Re k-ε model based on the linear Boussinesq stress-strain relationship. The second-moment model contains a conventional linear approximation of the pressure straining process; a cubic (realisable) variant has been investigated in an earlier study and found to offer no advantages. The quadratic eddy-viscosity model features coefficients which are sensitised to the strain and vorticity invariants. While both models, in the form originally proposed, are superior to the linear eddy-viscosity variant, neither performs well in respect of resolving separation, unless modified so as to return the requisite low level of shear stress in the boundary layer approaching separation. Once separation is resolved with sufficient realism, the near wake aft of the trailing edge is also well represented. All models return poor representations of the far wake which is characterised by low levels of turbulence production to dissipation ratio.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 99 , Issue 984 , April 1995 , pp. 125 - 144
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1995 

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