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A multi-layer model for turbulent kinetic energy in pipe flows

Fluid Dynamics 2012-09-25 v2

Abstract

A multi-layer model of an energy length function is developed by employing recent results of the authors. The theory predicts the complete, mean streamwise turbulent kinetic-energy profile (MKP), in good agreement with empirical data for a wide range of Reynolds numbers (Re). In particular, a critical ReτRe_\tau is predicted, beyond which a scaling anomaly appears and MKP develops a second peak.

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@article{arxiv.1201.0100,
  title  = {A multi-layer model for turbulent kinetic energy in pipe flows},
  author = {Xi Chen and Fazle Hussain and Zhen-Su She},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.0100},
  year   = {2012}
}

Comments

This paper has been withdrawn by the author, while new results can be seen in the paper arXiv:1209.4154

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