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January 17, 2014, 12:03	Can icoFoam handle turbulent flow or not?	#1
wzx1989221 Member Tony Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 12	Dear foamers, I know this may be a silly question and many people have asked similar questions, but I still want to make it clear whether icoFoam is able for turbulent flow or not? In terms of DNS, both laminar and turbulent flow solve the same equation. Given that I have very fine mesh and reasonable Reynolds number, will I get turbulent flow or not? Hope anyone can give me some hints. Thanks and regards, Tony

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