Abstract
Compressible turbulent flows commonly arise in aerospace applications and in energy-conversion and processing technologies. This chapter aims to build fundamental understanding about turbulence behavior in compressible flows. It emphasizes the physical processes operative in compressible and variable-density turbulent flows and their statistical representation. The benefits and limitations associated with density-weighted averaging are highlighted. Homogeneous compressible turbulence, shock-turbulence interaction, high-speed free-shear flows, and wall-bounded flows are discussed, with emphasis on recent progress. The roles played by acoustic communication, baropycnal energy transfer, baroclinic vorticity, and dilatational dissipation in affecting turbulence dynamics are stressed. The understanding gained from study of idealized problems is highlighted and interpreted in the context of broader applications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
