After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand the various techniques to model turbulent flows including Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS), large eddy simulations (LES) and direct numerical simulations (DNS)
Introduction to Turbulence
The Closure Problem
Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS). Eddy viscosity models. Reynolds stress models
Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS)
Large Eddy Simulation (LES)
Hybrid LES-RANS Methods
Modelling Laminar-Turbulent Transition
Explanation of the methods. Demonstration of hands-on examples.
Either oral or written exam.