Test Cases for myTurbulenceModels

Note: Tests are intended for validation/verification of turbulence models. The relaxation factors, tolerances, and schemes are not set to optimal values!

Flat plate transitional flows

Classical ERCOFTAC test cases, see ERCOFTAC database

  • T3A: \(U=5.4\) m/s, \(Tu=3\) %, no pressure gradient
  • T3B: \(U=9.4\) m/s, \(Tu=6\) %, no pressure gradient
  • T3A-: \(U=19.8\) m/s, \(Tu=0.9\) %, no pressure gradient
  • T3C1: \(U=5.9\) m/s, \(Tu=6.6\) %, with pressure gradient
  • T3C2: \(U=5.0\) m/s, \(Tu=3\) %, with pressure gradient
  • T3C3: \(U=3.7\) m/s, \(Tu=3\) %, with pressure gradient
  • T3C4: \(U=1.2\) m/s, \(Tu=3\) %, with pressure gradient
  • T3C5: \(U=8.4\) m/s, \(Tu=3\) %, with pressure gradient

Flat plate transitional flows with separation

see Volino, R. J., & Hultgren, L. S. (2001). Measurements in Separated and Transitional Boundary Layers Under Low-Pressure Turbine Airfoil Conditions. Journal of Turbomachinery, 123(2), 189–197. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1350408

Note: Experimental data are obtained by digitization of graphs from literature. It is not accurate