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The predictive accuracy of wall-modelled LES is influenced by a combination of the subgrid model, the wall model, the numerical dissipation induced primarily by the convective numerical scheme, and also by the density and topology of the…
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One of the greatest challenges to using large-eddy simulations (LES) in engineering applications is the large number of grid points required near walls. To mitigate this issue, researchers often couple LES with a simplified model of the…
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