FSG3112 Turbulence 9.0 credits

Fundamental phenomena and concepts. Statistical methods. Shear-flow turbulence and the turbulent boundary layer. CFD models and experimental methods for turbulent flow. The theory of isotropic and homogeneous turbulence.

The primary aim of the course is to give the students an overview of turbulent flows.
After completing the course a student should be able to;
• use statistical methods to describe and analyse turbulent flow.
• describe and explain the length scales and structure of turbulence.
• simplify the governing equations for specific flow cases, and derive the averaged momentum
balances and scaling laws.
• Understand the description of turbulent flows close to solid walls (turbulent boundary
layer).
• apply common turbulence modelling approaches (RANS, LES) to engineering problems
• describe common experimental methods applicable to turbulent flows

Finished course in Fluid Mechanics on Master’s level, at least 7.5 credits.
English B / English 6

The course assumes that the contents of the course SG2214, or something similar, have been studied, especially a knowledge of the Navier-Stokes equations is required.

• TEN1 - Oral exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LIT1 - Literature assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

LAB1 Laboratory Work (P, F)

LIT1 Literature assignment 1,5 hp (P, F)

TEN1 Oral exam 6,0 hp (P, F)

For final grade a practical laboratory exercise, an oral examination and a literature assignment is required. Doctoral students should carry out and present a short literature project, which consists of a summary and analysis of the approaches to relevant turbulence research issues. This is typically done by a presentation of two selected journal papers. The literature project should also address possible sustainability aspects of the selected papers and of the specific research project of
the PhD student.

Philipp Schlatter

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Doctoral students should carry out and present a short literature project.