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An Irregularly Portioned Lagrangian Monte Carlo Method for Turbulent Flow Simulation

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A novel computational methodology, termed “Irregularly Portioned Lagrangian Monte Carlo” (IPLMC) is developed for large eddy simulation (LES) of turbulent flows. This methodology is intended for use in the filtered density function (FDF) formulation and is particularly suitable for simulation of chemically reacting flows on massively parallel platforms. The IPLMC facilitates efficient simulations, and thus allows reliable prediction of complex turbulent flames. Sample results are presented of LES of both premixed and non-premixed flames via this method, and the results are assessed via comparison with laboratory data.

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    S. L. Yılmaz

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA

    M. B. Nik & P. Givi

  3. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    M. R. H. Sheikhi

  4. National Energy Technology Laboratory, Morgantown, WV, 26507, USA

    P. A. Strakey

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Yılmaz, S.L., Nik, M.B., Sheikhi, M.R.H. et al. An Irregularly Portioned Lagrangian Monte Carlo Method for Turbulent Flow Simulation. J Sci Comput 47, 109–125 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10915-010-9424-8

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