Predictor-Corrector Split Projection Method for Turbulent Reactive Flow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

Publication Title

Computational Thermal Sciences

Volume

545

Issue

4

First page number:

333

Last page number:

353

Abstract

A predictor−corrector split (PCS) projection method based on a fractional step finite-element method (FEM) is used for modeling turbulent combustion. The PCS system advances the accuracy and range of applicability of the KIVA combustion model. The algorithm, combined with the KIVA spray and chemistry models and a moving mesh capability, is being implemented into a new generation of KIVA software, KIVA-hpFE to increase modeling predictability. The FEM formulation uses an h-adaptive procedure to model turbulent reactive flow over a wide range of velocities of various fluids. A к − ω turbulent closure scheme is used in conjunction with the turbulent form of the Navier−Stokes equations. The method is applicable to Newtonian and non-Newtonian flows and engineering problems involving fluid structure interactions, porous media, and solidification. The model is designed to produce a minimal amount of computational effort when compared to fully resolved grids at comparable accuracy.

Keywords

Combustion; Computational fluid dynamics; Multi-species; Projection finite element; Reactive flow; Turbulence

Disciplines

Electro-Mechanical Systems | Energy Systems | Fluid Dynamics | Heat Transfer, Combustion | Mechanical Engineering

Language

English

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