[zoozoozoo]

Hi everyone,

I'm using LES Smagorinsky. This turbulence model solves only the large eddies explicitly, and model the effect of the smaller and more universal eddies on the larger ones.

I was wondering, how good is this model for solving the viscous sub-layer? AND what is an appropriate y+ value. Do I need a y+ < 2 like for SST?

Every answer is appreciated.

cheers
zzz

[siw]

To quote the paragraph "Boundary Layers" in the "Setting up an LES Simulation" section on page 108 of the ANSYS CFX-Solver Modeling Guide Release 12.1, ANSYS Inc., Canonsburg, PA.

"If the boundary layer structure is important, you should resolve it with at least 15 points across the boundary layer and with the first grid point at a position of approximately y+ = 1. Note however, that large aspect rations [sic] in the mesh are not suitable for LES. This often results in excessive resolution requirements for boundary layer flows".

[zoozoozoo]

Thanks siw.
I couldn't find the ANSYS CFX-Solver Modeling Guide Release 12.1 on my system or in the internet. Where did you get that?
regards
zzz

[siw]

I'm a CFX customer so it came with the software.

[zoozoozoo]

I'm using Ansys CFX in the UNI computer lab. Probably have to ask my lecturer...
Thanks although
zzz

[siw]

Go to Help in the CFX Launcher (I tend to use it standalone rather than in Workbench) and search using LES and you'll find it there.

[zoozoozoo]

cheers siw,
that's it. I just tried to find it in the common ansys help. CFX Launcher - great.

Thanks a lot.
zzz