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Convergence and Scaling Analysis of Large-Eddy Simulations of a Pool Fire

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posted on 2024-05-06, 20:06 authored by Charles Zhengchen GuoCharles Zhengchen Guo

Grid convergence and scaling analyses have not been done rigorously for practical large-eddy simulations (LES). The challenge arises from the fact that there are two grid-related length scales: grid size and LES filter width. It causes the numerical and model errors in LES to be inherently coupled, making the convergence of either error difficult to analyze. This study works to overcome the challenge by developing scaling laws that can be used to guide the convergence analysis of errors in LES. Three different convergence cases are considered, and their respective scaling laws are developed by varying the ratio between grid size and filter width. A pool fire is adopted as a test case for the convergence analysis of LES. Qualitative and quantitative assessments of the LES results are made first to ensure reliable numerical solutions. In the subsequent scaling analysis, it is found that the results are consistent with their respective scaling laws. The results provide strong support to the developed scaling laws. The work is significant as it proposes a rigorous way to guide convergence analysis of LES errors. In a world where LES already has a wide range of applicability and is still becoming more prominent, it is imperative to have a thorough understanding of how it works including its convergence and scaling laws with respect to the change of grid size and filter width.

History

Degree Type

  • Master of Science

Department

  • Aeronautics and Astronautics

Campus location

  • West Lafayette

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Dr. Haifeng Wang

Additional Committee Member 2

Dr. Sally Bane

Additional Committee Member 3

Dr. Timothee Pourpoint

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