Turbulence processes and simple closure schemes

Abstract

The closure problem in turbulence is briefly reviewed, and some simple closure schemes are introduced. Processes occurring in turbulent flow are discussed on the basis of solutions for some elementary flows such as homogeneous turbulence with and without uniform shear. Closure by specification of initial conditions, and finally practical closure schemes for more complicated flows (e.g., pipe flows) are considered briefly. The latter include Reynolds stress, eddy viscosity, and mixing-length closures.