Turbulence Simulation Group
Overview
The Turbulence Simulation Group at Imperial College London develops and applies cutting-edge numerical methods to investigate turbulent flows using leadership-class supercomputers. Our research drives a deeper understanding of turbulence and its manifestation in diverse engineering applications.
Research Focus
- High-order finite-difference methods for accurate, low-cost simulations
- Scalable algorithms optimised for modern high-performance computing architectures
- Applications spanning aerospace, mechanical and environmental engineering
Key Tools & Collaborations
- Xcompact3d
- A suite of highly scalable, high-order flow solvers
- Built on the 2DECOMP&FFT library for efficient domain decomposition
- Developed in collaboration with partners in France, the US and Brazil
- 2DECOMP&FFT
- A parallel domain-decomposition and FFT library
Resources
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Dr Joseph O'Connor updated the dataset High-resolution snapshots of the viscous sublayer from direct numerical simulation of a turbulent boundary layer up to Reθ = 2400
