Modelling of turbulent scalar flux in turbulent premixed flames based on DNS databases

A transport equation for scalar flux in turbulent premixed flames was modelled on the basis of DNS databases. Fully developed turbulent premixed flames were obtained for three different density ratios of flames with a single-step irreversible reaction, while the turbulent intensity was comparable to...

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Published in:Combustion theory and modelling 2006-02, Vol.10 (1), p.39-55
Main Authors: Nishiki, S., Hasegawa, T., Borghi, R., Himeno, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DNS
Modelling
Turbulent premixed flames
Turbulent scalar flux
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Summary:A transport equation for scalar flux in turbulent premixed flames was modelled on the basis of DNS databases. Fully developed turbulent premixed flames were obtained for three different density ratios of flames with a single-step irreversible reaction, while the turbulent intensity was comparable to the laminar burning velocity. These DNS databases showed that the countergradient diffusion was dominant in the flame region. Analyses of the Favre-averaged transport equation for turbulent scalar flux proved that the pressure related terms and the velocity-reaction rate correlation term played important roles on the countergradient diffusion, while the mean velocity gradient term, the mean progress variable gradient term and dissipation terms suppressed it. Based on these analyses, modelling of the combustion-related terms was discussed. The mean pressure gradient term and the fluctuating pressure term were modelled by scaling, and these models were in good agreement with DNS databases. The dissipation terms and the velocity-reaction rate correlation term were also modelled, and these models mimicked DNS well.
ISSN:1364-7830
1741-3559
DOI:10.1080/13647830500307477