Model-based analysis of polymer drag reduction in a turbulent channel flow

Binh K. Lieu, Mihailo R. Jovanovic

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Abstract

We develop a model-based approach for studying the influence of polymers on drag reduction in a turbulent channel flow. Our simulation-free method utilizes turbulence modeling in conjunction with the analysis of stochastically forced linearized equations to capture the effect of velocity and polymer stress fluctuations on the turbulent viscosity and drag. We demonstrate that the essential drag-reducing trends observed in high-fidelity numerical simulations are captured by our approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2013 American Control Conference, ACC 2013
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages485-490
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479901777
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 1st American Control Conference, ACC 2013 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Jun 17 2013Jun 19 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Other

Other2013 1st American Control Conference, ACC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period6/17/136/19/13

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