Contents:

- Introduction of turbulence

- Equations of turbulent flows

- Scales of turbulent motions

- Wall turbulence

- Direct numerical simulation (DNS)

- Large eddy simulation (LES)

- Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equations simulation (RANS) )

- Applications of turbulence modeling with OpenFoam

Structure:

- 14 units a 2x45 min. 

- 10 units lecture

- 4 Units OpenFoam Exercise

Learning goals:

- Receive specific, in-depth knowledge about turbulent flows and their simulation methods

- Decide which turbulence model from the lecture and practical course are to be used in a numerical simulation

- Learn how to simulate turbulent flows with OpenFoam in team work and discuss the results in small groups

Required knowledge:

- Fluid mechanics 1 and 2 advantageous

- Programming knowledge advantageous

References:

- Turbulent Flows, Stephen B. Pope, Cambridge University Press, 2000