Reynolds stress model (RSM)

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Introduction

The Reynold's stress model (RSM) is a higher level, elaborate turbulence model. It is usually called a Second Order Closure. This modelling approach originates from the work by Launder et al (1975). In RSM, the eddy viscosity approach has been discarded and the Reynolds stresses are directl computed. The exact Reynolds stress transport equation accounts for the directional effects of the Reynolds stress fields.