This is the Second Edition of Turbulence Modeling for CFD, which has been adopted for course use in more than 30 universities. The author has presented a short course based on the book an average of three times a year since the First Edition was published in 1993. While new developments in the field have come far less frequently during the five years since the book first appeared than in some previous periods, a few important advances have been made. Every attempt has been made to integrate new developments into the Second Edition.
As in the First Edition, the book revolves around the fact that turbulence modeling is one of three key elements in CFD. Very precise mathematical theories have evolved for the other two, viz., grid generation and algorithm development. By its nature, i.e., creating a mathematical model that approximates the physical behavior of turbulent flows, far less precision has been achieved in turbulence modeling. This text addresses the problem of selecting/devising such models. The fundamental premise is, in the spirit of G. I. Taylor, an ideal model should introduce the minimum amount of complexity while capturing the essence of the relevant physics.
This is the Second Edition of Turbulence Modeling for CFD, which has been adopted for course use in more than 30 universities. The author has presented a short course based on the book an average of three times a year since the First Edition was published in 1993. While new developments in the field have come far less frequently during the five years since the book first appeared than in some previous periods, a few important advances have been made. Every attempt has been made to integrate new developments into the Second Edition.
As in the First Edition, the book revolves around the fact that turbulence modeling is one of three key elements in CFD. Very precise mathematical theories have evolved for the other two, viz., grid generation and algorithm development. By its nature, i.e., creating a mathematical model that approximates the physical behavior of turbulent flows, far less precision has been achieved in turbulence modeling. This text addresses the problem of selecting/devising such models. The fundamental premise is, in the spirit of G. I. Taylor, an ideal model should introduce the minimum amount of complexity while capturing the essence of the relevant physics.
This is the Second Edition of Turbulence Modeling for CFD, which has been adopted for course use in more than 30 universities. The author has presented a short course based on the book an average of three times a year since the First Edition was published in 1993. While new developments in the field have come far less frequently during the five years since the book first appeared than in some previous periods, a few important advances have been made. Every attempt has been made to integrate new developments into the Second Edition.
As in the First Edition, the book revolves around the fact that turbulence modeling is one of three key elements in CFD. Very precise mathematical theories have evolved for the other two, viz., grid generation and algorithm development. By its nature, i.e., creating a mathematical model that approximates the physical behavior of turbulent flows, far less precision has been achieved in turbulence modeling. This text addresses the problem of selecting/devising such models. The fundamental premise is, in the spirit of G. I. Taylor, an ideal model should introduce the minimum amount of complexity while capturing the essence of the relevant physics.