[alquimista]

Hello everybody.

As referenced in the announcement of the new release version of OpenFOAM a new turbulence model has been implemented:

Version 2.1.0 includes the k-kl-omega (low-Re) model for Reynolds-average simulation of incompressible flows with a boundary layer that undergoes a transition from laminar to turbulent flow. The model is described in D. K. Walters and D. Cokljat, J. Fluids Eng. 130:121401 (2008) and is based on the model k-w with an additional transport equation included to predict low-frequency velocity fluctuations that trigger transition in the boundary layer.

I have been looking for some additional information about it in the user guide but it doesn't appear. I just want to highlight that issue to discuss it and ask if someone has test it. As soon as I check the model I'll report it.

Since I'm not an expert.... Is it an "automatic near wall teatment" (like the near wall treatment implemented in ANSYS CFX)?...then It resolves the viscous layer near the wall (mesh refinement is needed)?

Thanks