Energy Budget Equation of Superfluid HVBK Model: LES Simulation

The reliability of the filtered HVBK model is now
investigated via some large eddy simulations (LES) of freely
decaying isotropic superfluid turbulence. For homogeneous
turbulence at very high Reynolds numbers, comparison of the terms
in the spectral kinetic energy budget equation indicates, in the
energy-containing range, that the production and energy transfer
effects become significant except for dissipation. In the inertial range,
where the two fluids are perfectly locked, the mutual friction maybe
neglected with respect to other terms. Also, the LES results for the
other terms of the energy balance are presented.

• M. Bakhtaoui
• L. Merahi

• Superfluid turbulence
• HVBK
• Energy budget
• Large Eddy Simulation.

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