Hi Guys,

I am using a relizable K-Epsilon model for evaluating the pressure drop through a duct.

The solutions seems to be converging but I have setup a monitor for pressure at the inlet and it keeps fluctuating as much as 30%.

Taking the middle value for pressure in case of fluctuation would be a logical argument, however the fluctuations are random and donot have a pattern.

Would really appreciate if someone can give any pointers.

Best regards

Haroon

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Are you sure your solution is converged? Are the residual gradients flat and level and have they been for long enough? To be sure, lower the convergence level to say 10^-9 and let the simulation iterate for 5000 iterations. The pressure oscillations may dissapear.

Also, you are using a high Reynolds number turbulence model. Try the standard k-omega model or the k-epsilon RNG. These may give you better results.

Carlos.