10.6. Combination of SDES/SBES model with (k,ε)-turbulence models

The hybrid RANS-LES models Shielded Detached Eddy Simulation (SDES) and Stress-Blended Eddy Simulation (SBES), which have both an improved shielding function compared to DDES / IDDES, are a released functionality only for some turbulence models based on the ω-equation and the Realizable k-ε turbulence model with scalable wall functions or enhanced wall treatment. The following combinations with k-ε turbulence models are available as beta functionality:

  • Standard k-ε model with all near wall treatments

  • RNG k-ε model with all near wall treatments

  • Realizable k-ε model with all near wall treatments other than scalable wall functions or enhanced wall treatment

10.6.1. Accessing the SDES/SBES model with (k,ε)-turbulence models

Both models are available for transient cases with (k,ε)-turbulence models after enabling beta feature access, as described in Introduction.

They can be accessed in the Viscous Model dialog box in the Scale-Resolving Simulation Options group box.

Figure 10.8: The Viscous Model Dialog Box with SBES Enabled

The Viscous Model Dialog Box with SBES Enabled


The corresponding TUI command to enable the SBES/SDES model is:

/define/models/viscous/turbulence-expert/turb-add-sbes-sdes? yes

The Hybrid Model option can be specified using:

/define/models/viscous/turbulence-expert/sbes-sdes-hybrid-model

For SBES in addition a Subgrid-Scale Model can be chosen by:

/define/models/viscous/turbulence-expert/sbes-sgs-option

10.6.2. Known Limitations

Although all near-wall treatments are allowed, the testing has been restricted to Scalable Wall Functions and Enhanced Wall Treatment.