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On the freestream matching condition for stagnation point turbulent flowsThe problem of plane stagnation point flow with freestream turbulence is examined from a basic theoretical standpoint. It is argued that the singularity which arises from the standard kappa-epsilon model is not due to a defect in the model but results from the use of an inconsistent freestream boundary condition. The inconsistency lies in the implementation of a production equals dissipation equilibrium hypothesis in conjunction with a freestream mean velocity field that corresponds to homogeneous plane strain - a turbulent flow which does not reach such a simple equilibrium. Consequently, the adjustment that has been made in the constants of the epsilon-transport equation to eliminate this singularity is not self-consistent since it is tantamount to artificially imposing an equilibrium structure on a turbulent flow which is known not to have one.
Document ID
19900058201
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Speziale, C. G.
(NASA Langley Research Center; Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint ASCE/ASME Mechanics Conference
Location: La Jolla, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 9, 1989
End Date: July 12, 1989
Accession Number
90A45256
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-18605
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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