Stochastic flow approach to model the mean velocity profile of wall-bounded flows
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Author(s)
Pinier, Benoit
Mémin, Etienne
Laizet, Sylvain
Lewandowski, Roger
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
There is no satisfactory model to explain the mean velocity profile of the whole turbulent layer in canonical wall-bounded flows. In this paper, a mean velocity profile expression is proposed for wall-bounded turbulent flows based on a recently proposed stochastic representation of fluid flows dynamics. This original approach, called modeling under location uncertainty, introduces in a rigorous way a subgrid term generalizing the eddy-viscosity assumption and an eddy-induced advection term resulting from turbulence inhomogeneity. This latter term gives rise to a theoretically well-grounded model for the transitional zone between the viscous sublayer and the turbulent sublayer. An expression of the small-scale velocity component is also provided in the viscous zone. Numerical assessments of the results are provided for turbulent boundary layer flows, pipe flows and channel flows at various Reynolds numbers.
Date Issued
2019-06-03
Date Acceptance
2019-05-18
Citation
Physical Review E (Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics), 2019, 99 (6)
ISSN
1539-3755
Publisher
American Physical Society
Journal / Book Title
Physical Review E (Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics)
Volume
99
Issue
6
Copyright Statement
© 2019 American Physical Society
Subjects
01 Mathematical Sciences
02 Physical Sciences
09 Engineering
Fluids & Plasmas
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
063101