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Numerical prediction of flow around a building with various turbulence models: Comparison of {kappa}-{var_epsilon} EVM, ASM, DSM, and LES wind tunnel tests

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OSTI ID:392503
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  1. Univ. of Tokyo (Japan). Inst. of Industrial Science
  2. Niigata Inst. of Tech. (Japan)
The accuracy of numerical predictions based on large eddy simulation (LES), the differential stress model (DSM), the algebraic stress model (ASM), and the standard {kappa}-{var_epsilon} eddy viscosity model ({kappa}-{var_epsilon} EVM) is examined for the turbulent flow field around a building. Here, a surface-mounted cube is used as the model of a building. The accuracy and relative performance of these four turbulence models are assessed by comparing them with experimental data. The differences between the results given by these turbulence models are examined by comparing the distribution of velocity vectors, mean pressure coefficients (C{sub p}), turbulence energy (k), turbulence production (P{sub k}), and normal stress components (), etc.
OSTI ID:
392503
Report Number(s):
CONF-960254--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English