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D
Dt
u i u k
U i
p
ρ +
K
=−
x k
K
u k
x k
P K
Τ
K
[2.20]
x k +
u i
u k
− ν
u k
u i
x k +
u k
u k
x i
x i
x i
x i
D *
*
ε
K
The inertial terms in the turbulent kinetic energy
transport equation are grouped together in the form of the
operator DDt on the left-hand side of equation [2.20].
Turbulent production is re presented by P K . It cannot exist in
a flow without shear
x k , which is essential for the
maintenance of the turbulent state. The quantity
U i
Τ K , which
encompasses the turbulent diffusion terms, comprises
(among other values) the pressure/velocity correlations and
D * , which is linked to viscous diffusion. The dissipation per
unit mass is defined by
= ν
u k
u i
x k +
u k
[2.21]
ε *
x i
x i
Let us now introduce the symmetrical velocity gradient
tensor
1
2
u i
x k +
u k
[2.22]
s ik
=
x i
It is then possible to show that the dissipation
ε * is
identical to
ε *
s ik s ik
[2.23]
=
2
ν
Consider the equation for the kinetic energy at the wall.
For an established steady-state flow, the inertial term on the
left-hand side of the equation, along with the production and
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