Turbulent scalar fluxes from a generalized Langevin model: Implications on mean scalar mixing and tracer particle dispersion

Abstract

A Generalized Langevin Model (GLM) formulation to be used in transported joint velocity-scalar probability density function methods is recalled in order to imply a turbulent scalar-flux model where the pressure-scrambling term is in correspondence with standard Monin's return-to-isotropy term. The proposed non-constant C0 formulation is extended to seen-velocity models for particle dispersion modeling in dispersed two-phase flows. This allows us to correct the wrong turbulent scalar-flux modeling in the limit of tracer particles. Moreover, this allows us to have a more general formulation in order to consider advanced Reynolds-stress models. The cubic model of Fu, Launder, and Tselepidakis is considered, together with the model of Merci and Dick for turbulent dissipation. Results are presented for different swirling and recirculating single-phase and two-phase flows, showing the capabilities of the proposed non-constant C0 GLM formulations compared to the standard GLM.