An extended algebraic variational multiscale-multigrid-multifractal method (XAVM(4)) for large-eddy simulation of turbulent two-phase flow

摘要

A novel and comprehensive computational method, referred to as the eXtended Algebraic Variational Multiscale-Multigrid-Multifractal Method (XAVM(4)), is proposed for large-eddy simulation of the particularly challenging problem of turbulent two-phase flow. The XAVM(4) involves multifractal subgrid-scale modeling as well as a Nitsche-type extended finite element method as an approach for two-phase flow. The application of an advanced structural subgrid-scale modeling approach in conjunction with a sharp representation of the discontinuities at the interface between two bulk fluids promise high-fidelity large-eddy simulation of turbulent two-phase flow. The high potential of the XAVM(4) is demonstrated for large-eddy simulation of turbulent two-phase bubbly channel flow, that is, turbulent channel flow carrying a single large bubble of the size of the channel half-width in this particular application. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.