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Optimization of turbulence models by means of a logical search algorithm

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The momentum and turbulent kinetic energy equations are solved for a number of phenomenological closure approximations. The various methods are evaluated by comparison with several selected sets of experimental data. The empirical constants are determined such that the deviation between the experimental and theoretical values is minimized. The minimization process is carried out via a logical search algorithm which can also be applied to other problems in which the minimum or maximum value of a function of several variables is desired.

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  1. Division of General Motors Corporation, 46206, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

    G. D. Huffman

  2. Dept. of Mech. Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

    C. D. Jones

  3. Dept. of Chem. Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

    R. S. Brodkey

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NATO Postdoctoral Fellow at Imperial College, London, England, on educational leave from the Allison Division, GeneralMotors Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Huffman, G.D., Jones, C.D. & Brodkey, R.S. Optimization of turbulence models by means of a logical search algorithm. Appl. Sci. Res. 27, 321–334 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00382495

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