This chapter provides theoretical background about the turbulence models available in Ansys Fluent. Information is presented in the following sections:
- 4.1. Underlying Principles of Turbulence Modeling
- 4.2. Spalart-Allmaras Model
- 4.3. Standard, RNG, and Realizable k-ε Models
- 4.4. Standard, BSL, and SST k-ω Models
- 4.5. Generalized k-ω (GEKO) Model
- 4.6. k-kl-ω Transition Model
- 4.7. Transition SST Model
- 4.8. Intermittency Transition Model
- 4.9. Algebraic Transition Model
- 4.10. Explicit Algebraic Reynolds Stress Model (EARSM)
- 4.11. Reynolds Stress Model (RSM)
- 4.12. Scale-Adaptive Simulation (SAS) Model
- 4.13. Detached Eddy Simulation (DES)
- 4.14. Shielded Detached Eddy Simulation (SDES)
- 4.15. Stress-Blended Eddy Simulation (SBES)
- 4.16. Large Eddy Simulation (LES) Model
- 4.17. Embedded Large Eddy Simulation (ELES)
- 4.18. Near-Wall Treatments for Wall-Bounded Turbulent Flows
- 4.19. Curvature Correction for the Spalart-Allmaras and Two-Equation Models
- 4.20. Corner Flow Correction
- 4.21. Production Limiters for Two-Equation Models
- 4.22. Turbulence Damping
- 4.23. Definition of Turbulence Scales
For more information about using these turbulence models in Ansys Fluent, see Modeling Turbulence in the User's Guide.