Numerical Calculation of Fully Developed Turbulent Pipe Flow through a Circular Pipe by Means of the Momentum Equation, the Zero Equation Shear-Stress Model and the Integrated Turbulence Production. Comparison with the Measurements by LAUFER.

Abstract

The velocity distribution, turbulence shear-stress distribution and static pressure of the fully developed turbulent flow through a circular pipe were numerically calculated and compared with the measured data. Numerical calculation was achieved by means of the momentum equation, the zero equation model for turbulence shear-stress and the integrated turbulence-energy production. The results show the superior reliability of this method.