Coarse Grained Simulation and Turbulent Mixing

Reviews our current understanding of the subject. For graduate students and researchers in computational fluid dynamics and turbulence.

Fernando F. Grinstein (Edited by)

9781107137042, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 30 June 2016

450 pages, 230 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 20 tables
25.3 x 17.9 x 2.4 cm, 1.08 kg

Small-scale turbulent flow dynamics is traditionally viewed as universal and as enslaved to that of larger scales. In coarse grained simulation (CGS), large energy-containing structures are resolved, smaller structures are spatially filtered out, and unresolved subgrid scale (SGS) effects are modeled. Coarse Grained Simulation and Turbulent Mixing reviews our understanding of CGS. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental theory the discussion then moves to the crucial challenges of predictability. Next, it addresses verification and validation, the primary means of assessing accuracy and reliability of numerical simulation. The final part reports on the progress made in addressing difficult non-equilibrium applications of timely current interest involving variable density turbulent mixing. The book will be of fundamental interest to graduate students, research scientists, and professionals involved in the design and analysis of complex turbulent flows.

Preface Fernando F. Grinstein
Prologue Fernando F. Grinstein
Part I. Fundamentals: 1. Proof of concept - enslaved turbulent mixing Fernando F. Grinstein and Adam J. Wachtor
2. A minimum turbulence state for coarse grained simulation Ye Zhou
3. Finite scale Navier–Stokes - compressible hydrodynamics at second order L. G. Margolin
4. Material conservation of passive scalar mixing in finite scale Navier–Stokes fluid turbulence J. R. Ristorcelli
Part II. Challenges: 5. Subgrid and supergrid modeling Fernando F. Grinstein
6. Cloud modeling - an example of why small scale details matter for accurate prediction Jon Reisner
7. Verification, validation and uncertainty quantification for coarse grained simulation William J. Rider, James R. Kamm and V. Gregory Weirs
Part III. Complex Mixing Consequences: 8. Shock driven turbulence Fernando F. Grinstein, A. A. Gowardhan and J. R. Ristorcelli
9. Laser driven turbulence in high energy density physics and inertial confinement fusion experiments Brian M. Haines, Fernando F. Grinstein, Leslie Welser-Sherrill and James R. Fincke
10. Drive asymmetry, convergence, and turbulence in inertial confinement fusion implosions Vincent A. Thomas and Robert J. Kares
11. Rayleigh–Taylor driven turbulence Nicholas A. Denissen, Jon Reisner, Malcolm Andrews and Bertrand Rollin
12. Spray combustion in swirling flow Suresh Menon and Reetesh Ranjan
13. Afterburning combustion behind explosive blasts E. Fedina, C. Fureby, K. C. Gottiparthi and Suresh Menon
Epilogue Fernando F. Grinstein.

Subject Areas: Flow, turbulence, rheology [TGMF3], Aerodynamics [TGMF1], Chemical engineering [TDCB], Geophysics [PHVG], Astrophysics [PHVB], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]