A finite element method for a three‐dimensional second‐order closure model of turbulent diffusion in a convective boundary layer

Prasad Pai, Tate T.H. Tsang

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Abstract

A three‐dimensional second‐order closure dispersion model is used to simulate the plume behaviour of a passive contaminant in a convective boundary layer. A time‐splitting finite element method together with a non‐linear filtering scheme is used to solve the three‐dimensional second‐order closure transport equations. The model results show good agreement with laboratory data for a ground level source.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)571-578
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 15 1992

Keywords

  • Convective boundary layers
  • Plume behaviour
  • Three‐dimensional second‐order closure model
  • Time‐splitting finite element method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computational Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics

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