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Spalart–Allmaras turbulence model

One-equation turbulence model for computational fluid dynamics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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In physics and fluid dynamics, the Spalart–Allmaras model is a popular mathematical model used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate the effects of turbulence. It is a one-equation model, meaning it solves a single transport equation to calculate a variable representing the turbulent viscosity.[original research?] Its main advantages are its relative simplicity and low computational cost, making it widely used for practical engineering problems.

The Spalart–Allmaras model was designed specifically for aerospace applications involving airflow over surfaces (known as wall-bounded flows), and it gives good results for flows subject to slowing pressure, known as adverse pressure gradients.[original research?] Because of its robustness, it is also gaining popularity in turbomachinery applications. However, it is less accurate for simulations of free-flowing turbulence, such as jets, and cannot predict the natural decay of turbulence in the absence of a surface.

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Original model

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The turbulent eddy viscosity is given by

The rotation tensor is given by

where d is the distance from the closest surface and is the norm of the difference between the velocity at the trip (usually zero) and that at the field point we are considering.

The constants are

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Modifications to original model

According to Spalart it is safer to use the following values for the last two constants:

Other models related to the S-A model:

DES (1999)

DDES (2006)

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Model for compressible flows

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There are several approaches to adapting the model for compressible flows.

In all cases, the turbulent dynamic viscosity is computed from

where is the local density.

The first approach applies the original equation for .

In the second approach, the convective terms in the equation for are modified to

where the right hand side (RHS) is the same as in the original model.[citation needed]

The third approach involves inserting the density inside some of the derivatives on the LHS and RHS.

The second and third approaches are not recommended by the original authors, but they are found in several solvers.

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Boundary conditions

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Walls:

Freestream:

Ideally , but some solvers can have problems with a zero value, in which case can be used.

This is if the trip term is used to "start up" the model. A convenient option is to set in the freestream. The model then provides "Fully Turbulent" behavior, i.e., it becomes turbulent in any region that contains shear.

Outlet: convective outlet.

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References

  • Spalart, Philippe R.; Allmaras, Steven R. (1992). "A One-Equation Turbulence Model for Aerodynamic Flows". AIAA Paper (92–0439). doi:10.2514/6.1992-439.
  • Javaherchi, Teymour (2010). Review of Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model and its modifications (PDF) (MS Thesis).
  • Allmaras, Steven R.; Johnson, Forrester T. (2012). Modifications and clarifications for the implementation of the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model (PDF). 7th International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics (ICCFD7). Big Island, Hawaii. Paper ICCFD7-1902.
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