One-equation sub-grid scale (SGS) modelling for Euler-Euler large eddy simulation (EELES) of dispersed bubbly flow

Niceno, B. and Dhotre, M.T. and Deen, N.G. (2008) One-equation sub-grid scale (SGS) modelling for Euler-Euler large eddy simulation (EELES) of dispersed bubbly flow. Chemical Engineering Science, 63 (15). pp. 3923-3931. ISSN 0009-2509

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Abstract:	In this work, we have presented a one-equation model for sub-grid scale (SGS) kinetic energy and applied it for an Euler-Euler large eddy simulation (EELES) of a bubble column reactor. The one-equation model for SGS kinetic energy shows improved predictions over the state-of-the-art dynamic procedure. With grid refinement, the amount of modelled SGS turbulent kinetic energy diminishes, as one would expect. Bubble induced turbulence (BIT) at the SGS level was modelled with two approaches. In the first approach an algebraic model was used, while in the other approach extra source terms were added in the transport equation for SGS kinetic energy. It was found that the latter approach improved the quantitative prediction of the turbulent kinetic energy. To the best of authors knowledge, this is the first use of a transport equation for SGS kinetic energy in bubbly flows.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2008 Elsevier B.V.
Research Group:	Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering (FAP)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/59745
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2008.04.050
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