Development and implementation of turbulence models in the combustion code Ares (original) (raw)

This report describes the R&D activities carried out under the ENEA-MURST programme, objective 4. Three more turbulence models (the RNG , the oneequation Spalart & Allmaras and the Wilcox !) have been implemented into the Ares combustion code. They represent state-of-the-art models that have demonstrated over the past decade their superior accuracy, robustness as well as ease of implementation with respect to the class of models. The rst chapter describes the models formulations. In chapter 2 the three models have been validated against three well known test cases. Particular attention has been dedicated to coupling the one-equation turbulence model by Spalart & Allmaras to the TFC premixed combustion model, for two computed turbulence scales are needed to evaluate the turbulent ame velocity and one-equation models provide one turbulent scale only. For validating the correct models implementations, two simple cold test cases have been chosen, namely the turbulent boundary layer over a at plate, and a well documented turbulent ow over a backward facing step. Finally the Moreau combustor test case have been used for the validation of the models for premixed combustion ow. The state-of-the-art turbulence models implemented should allow the combustion code Ares to increase its ability to correctly compute complex turbulent premixed reactive ows in real combustors, which is the objective of the next project tasks.