Lattice Boltzmann Method for the Simulation of High Reynolds Number Flows

Abstract

The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is considered as an alternative scheme to the standard Navier-Stokes approach. To simulate the high Reynolds number turbulence, several approaches based on LBM have been proposed. Among them, 5 approaches including the direct numerical simulation, dynamic subgrid scale model, inertial range consistent subgrid model, very large eddy simulation and entropic lattice Boltzmann method are discussed in detail. Features including improvements and shortcomings of each approach are presented. Whats more, application prospects of these approaches in high Reynolds number turbulence simulations are pointed out.