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A finite element variational multiscale method for computations of turbulent flow over an aerofoil

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Numerical simulation of turbulent flows over different aerofoil configurations are presented in this paper. The incompressible fluid flow is described by the time-dependent incompressible Navier–Stokes equations. Further, a finite element variational multiscale method is used to simulate the turbulent flows. Computation over a cylinder and different variants of aerofoils are presented. The obtained numerical results demonstrate the capabilities of variational multiscale methods.

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Pal, B., Ganesan, S. A finite element variational multiscale method for computations of turbulent flow over an aerofoil. Int J Adv Eng Sci Appl Math 7, 14–24 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12572-015-0126-1

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