MEK9330 – Turbulence theory and modeling
Course description
Course content
The course will contain the following subjects:
- Introduction to Cartesian tensors
- Isotropic and homogeneous turbulence
- Turbulence structures
- Reynolds equations
- Parallel shear flows
- Single-point modelling:
i) Scalar variable models:
- Eddy-viscosity models
- Explicit algebraic models
ii) Tensor variable models
- Pressure-strain modelling
iii) Near-wall modelling:
- Local models
- Elliptic relaxation
Learning outcome
The course gives an introduction to turbulent shear flows and a specialization within turbulence modelling. Fundamental aspects of turbulence and its coupling to single-point models are emphasized. The course gives an important basis for the use and development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods within research and within a broad spectrum of applications (e.g. meteorology, oceanography, process and energy and flow physics). The course is recommended for specialization in fluid mechanics at the master level.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
MEK3220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued)/MEK4220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued), MEK3230 – Fluid Mechanics, MEK4300 – Viscous Flow and Turbulence og INF-MAT3360 – Partial differential equations (discontinued).
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MEK4330 – Turbulence theory and modeling (discontinued)
- 3 credits overlap with MEK4340 – Turbulent Flows in Engineering (discontinued)
- 3 credits overlap with MEK9340 – Turbulent Flows in Engineering (discontinued)
*The information about overlaps