This section describes the theory behind the Reynolds stress model (RSM). Information is presented in the following sections:
- 4.11.1. Overview
- 4.11.2. Reynolds Stress Transport Equations
- 4.11.3. Modeling Turbulent Diffusive Transport
- 4.11.4. Modeling the Pressure-Strain Term
- 4.11.5. Effects of Buoyancy on Turbulence
- 4.11.6. Modeling the Turbulence Kinetic Energy
- 4.11.7. Modeling the Dissipation Rate
- 4.11.8. Modeling the Turbulent Viscosity
- 4.11.9. Wall Boundary Conditions
- 4.11.10. Convective Heat and Mass Transfer Modeling
For details about using the model in Ansys Fluent, see Modeling Turbulence and Setting Up the Reynolds Stress Model in the User’s Guide.