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Predicting smooth body flow separation with finite-element-based variational multiscale formulation

  • S. Dave,
  • A. Korobenko

摘要

This study investigates the capability of the residual-based variational multiscale (RBVMS) method in predicting turbulent flow separation over a rearward-facing ramp, representative of category III separation. Linear finite element discretizations are employed on a sequence of systematically refined meshes to examine grid convergence, and synthetic turbulence generation is used at the inflow to ensure consistent boundary-layer development. The results are compared with wall-resolved LES, wall-modeled LES and DNS, in terms of onset of separation, skin friction distribution, and reattachment behavior. A separate analysis of spanwise extent reveals that increasing the domain from \(4\delta _{BL}\) 4 δ BL to \(8\delta _{BL}\) 8 δ BL significantly improves solution smoothness and physical accuracy, with minimal differences observed between \(8\delta _{BL}\) 8 δ BL and \(16\delta _{BL}\) 16 δ BL cases. This work demonstrates that the RBVMS method, combined with linear finite elements, have a great potential for simulating smooth-body turbulent flow separation.