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Zhongwei Liang¹, Xiaochu Liu, Bangyan Ye

¹School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.

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Summary

Surface fitting algorithms influence kinetic energy distribution. This study quantifies this effect, revealing the relationship between algorithms, spatial features, and environmental parameters for turbulence kinetic energy analysis.

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Area of Science:

Fluid Dynamics
Computational Mathematics

Background:

Surface fitting algorithms impact kinetic energy distribution analysis.
Understanding the mechanism of this influence under varying conditions is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantitatively analyze the relationship between surface fitting algorithms and kinetic energy distribution.
To develop a novel method for evaluating turbulence kinetic energy distribution features.

Main Methods:

Calculating kinetic energy parameters at representative points.
Applying surface fitting algorithms to model microkinetic energy distribution.
Developing a three-dimensional fuzzy quantitative evaluation method.

Main Results:

Quantified value change tendencies of kinetic energy distribution surface features.
Detailed quantitative analysis of the relationship between algorithm performance, spatial features, and environmental parameters.
Established a clear understanding of the fuzzy performance mechanism.

Conclusions:

The study provides a quantitative understanding of the inherent turbulence kinetic energy distribution performance mechanism.
The developed fuzzy quantitative evaluation method aids in analyzing complex fluid dynamics data.
Results facilitate further quantitative studies on turbulence energy.