1 - Large Eddy Simulation
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Practice Questions
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What does LES stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the main terms associated with turbulence.
What is the primary advantage of using LES over DNS?
💡 Hint: Consider the resource demands of each technique.
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What is the purpose of Large Eddy Simulation?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between accuracy and efficient computation.
True or False: In LES, small eddies are fully resolved without approximation.
💡 Hint: Consider what LES focuses on versus what is approximated.
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Challenge Problems
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Considering a theoretical turbulent flow field, describe how you would set up a grid for LES, detailing considerations for both large and small eddies.
💡 Hint: Think about size ratios and the relationship with physical flow characteristics.
Discuss the implications of Kolmogorov's hypothesis on LES and its challenges in developing a universal turbulence model.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between universal behaviors and modeling accuracy.
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