[en] Direct numerical simulations of a FENE-P fluid in both two- and three-dimensional straight periodic channels find that elasto-inertial turbulence is fundementally two-dimensional. The spurious effect of artificial diffusion of the polymer is demonstrated.
Disciplines :
Physics
Author, co-author :
Sid, Samir ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Modélisation et contrôle des écoulements turbulents
Dubief, Yves; University of Vermont > School of Engineering > Multiscale Mechanics and Computational Engineering
Terrapon, Vincent ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Modélisation et contrôle des écoulements turbulents
Language :
English
Title :
Two-dimensional dynamics of elasto-inertial turbulence and its role in polymer drag reduction
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