Practice - Grid Size and Computational Cost
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Practice Questions
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Define Reynolds shear stress.
💡 Hint: Think about its relationship to average velocities.
What is the significance of Kolmogorov length scale in turbulence?
💡 Hint: Consider its relation to grid size.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Reynolds shear stress represent in fluid dynamics?
💡 Hint: Focus on its definition in turbulence modeling.
True or False: The Kolmogorov length scale is the largest scale of turbulence.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of Kolmogorov scale.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a turbulent flow with a Reynolds number of 10^5, calculate how many grid points would be required based on the relation derived (Re^9/4). Discuss feasibility in terms of computational power.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of needing such a large number of grid points.
Develop a method for optimizing grid size in a DNS simulation of a turbulent flow where computational resources are limited. Outline your strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about adapting grid sizes based on observed turbulence characteristics.
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