PAPERS
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Prof Lars Davidson
lada@chalmers.se
Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept of Mechanics & Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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THESES
  1. Carlsson, M.
    "Towards Improved Scale-Resolving Modeling and Simulations of Turbulent Flows", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, December 2022.
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  2. Ottersten, M.
    "Investigation of tonal noise sources from centrifugal fan using detached eddy simulation", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, October 2022.
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  3. Vasudevan, S.
    "Subcooled boiling flow in liquid-cooled internal combustion engines", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 2022.
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  4. Ottersten, M.
    "Numerical investigation of tonal noise sources from centrifugal fan", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, April 2020.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  5. Vasudevan, S.
    "Precision cooling for C02 reduction", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, Dec 2019.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  6. Matsfelt, J.
    "Large Eddy Simulation of clearings in forest and their effect on wind turbines", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2018.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  7. Arvidson, S.
    "Methodologies for RANS-LES interfaces in turbulence-resolving simulations", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2017.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  8. Bäckar, J.-A..
    "Robust Numerical Wall Functions Implemented in OpenFOAM -- new recommendations for near-wall resolution using low-Reynolds-number turbulence models", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2016.
    View PDF Licentiate thesis
    View journal paper
    Download the OpenFOAM code with numerical wall functions
     
  9. Abedi, H.
    "Development of Vortex Filament Method for Wind Power Aerodynamics", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2016.
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  10. Nebenführ, B.
    "Turbulence-resolving simulations for engineering applications", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2015.
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  11. Bovo, M.
    "Principles of Heat Transfer in Internal Combustion Engines from a Modeling standpoint", PhD thesis, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2014.
    View PDF file of thesis
    View PDF file of paper II
    View PDF file of paper III
     
  12. Andersson, B.
    "Modeling and simulation of rotary bell spray atomizers in automotive paint shops", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2013.
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    View PDF file of paper IV
     
  13. Abedi, H.
    "Development of Vortex Filament Method for Aerodynamic Loads on Rotor Blades", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2013.
    View PDF file of thesis
    View PDF file of Paper I
    View PDF file of Licentiate presentation
     
  14. Arvidson, S.
    "Assessment and Some Improvements of Hybrid RANS-LES Methods", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2013.
    View thesis
     
  15. El-Alti, M.
    "Active Flow Control for Drag Reduction of Heavy Vehicles", PhD thesis, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2012.
    View thesis
     
  16. Nebenführ, B.
    "Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Analysis of a Multi-Element Airfoil using Hybrid RANS/LES Modeling Approaches", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2012.
    View PDF file of thesis
    Paper I
    View PDF file of Paper II
     
  17. Andersson, B.
    "Droplet Breakup in Automotive Spray Painting", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2012.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  18. Bovo, M.
    "On the numerical modelling of impinging jets heat transfer", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Divison of Combusion and Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2011.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  19. Sass-Tisovskaya, M.
    "Plasma Arc Welding Simulation with OpenFOAM", thesis of Lic. of Engng,, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2009.
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  20. El-Alti, M.
    "Active Flow Control for Aircrafts and Heavy Vehicles", thesis of Lic. of Engng,, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2009.
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    Paper View PDF file of thesis
     
  21. Tivert, T.
    "Computational study of rivulets using Volume of Fluid", thesis of Lic. of Engng,, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2009.
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  22. Hemida, H.
    "Numerical Simulations of Flows Around Trains and Buses in Cross Winds", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2008.
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  23. GYLLENRAM, W.
    "Analytical and Numerical Studies of Internal Swirling Flows", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2008.
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  24. ASK, J.
    "Predictions of Aerodynamically Induced Wind Noise Around Ground Vehicles", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2008.
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  25. BARHAGHI, D.G.
    "A Study of Turbulent Natural Convection Boundary Layers Using Large-Eddy Simulation", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2007.
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  26. WOLLBLAD, C.
    "Transonic flow: large eddy simulation, numerical methods and subgrid modeling", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2006.
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  27. SVENINGSSON, A.
    "Turbulence Transport Modelling in Gas Turbine Related Applications", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2006.
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  28. HEMIDA, H.
    "Large-Eddy Simulation of the Flow around Simplified High-Speed Trains under Side Wind Conditions", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, 2006.
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  29. ANDERSSON, N.
    "A Study of Subsonic Turbulent Jets and Their Radiated Sound Using Large-Eddy Simulation", PhD thesis, Division of Fluid Dynamics, Dept. of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2005.
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  30. ASK, J.
    "A Study of Incompressible Flow Fields for Computational Aero Acoustics", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2005.
    View PDF file of thesis
     
  31. WOLLBLAD, C.
    "Large Eddy Simulation of Transonic Flow with Shock Wave/Turbulent Boundary Layer Interaction", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2004.
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  32. BARHAGHI, D.G.
    "DNS and LES of Turbulent Natural Convection Boundary Layer", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2004.
    View PDF file of thesis
    View PDF file of corrections
     
  33. BILLSON, M
    "Computational Techniques for Turbulence Generated Noise", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2004.
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      Errata: View PDF file
     
  34. ANDERSSON, N
    "A Study of Mach 0.75 Jets and Their Radiated Sound Using Large-Eddy Simulation", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2003.
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  35. DAHLSTRÖM, S.
    "Large Eddy Simulation of the Flow Around a High-Lift Airfoil", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2003.
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  36. SVENINGSSON, A.
    "Analysis of the Performance of Different v²-f Turbulence Models in a Stator Vane Passage Flow", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2003.
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  37. LARSSON, J.
    "Computational Aero Acoustics for Vehicle Applications", thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2002.
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  38. KRAJNOVIC, S.
    "Large Eddy Simulations for Computing the Flow Around Vehicles", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2002.
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  39. NILSSON, H.
    "Numerical Investigations of Turbulent Flow in Water Turbines", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2002.
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  40. BREDBERG, J.
    "Turbulence Modelling for Internal Cooling of Gas-Turbine Blades", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2002.
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  41. BILLSON, M.
    "Computational Techniques for Jet Noise Predictions", Rept. 02/02, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 2002.
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  42. GUSTAFSSON, B.
    "Experimental Studies of Effusion Cooling", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2001.
    View movie of LDA measurements
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  43. DAHLSTRÖM, S.
    "Large Eddy Simulation of the Flow Around a High-Lift Airfoil", Rept. 00/5, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 2000.
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  44. KRAJNOVIC, S
    "Large Eddy Simulation of the Flow Around a Three-Dimensional Bluff Body", Rept. 00/1, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 2000.
     
  45. NILSSON, H.
    "A Numerical Investigation of the Turbulent Flow in a Kaplan Water Turbine Runner", Rept. 99/5, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1999.
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  46. BREDBERG, J.
    "Prediction of Flow and Heat Transfer Inside Turbine Blades using EARSM, k-eps and k-omega Turbulence Models", Rept. 99/3, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 1999.
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  47. PENG, S.-H.
    "Modeling of Turbulent flow and Heat Transfer Modelling for Building Ventilation", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 1998.
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  48. SOHANKAR, A.
    "Numerical Study of Laminar, Transitional and Turbulent Flow Past Rectangular Cyliders", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 1998.
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  49. PERZON, S.
    "Reynolds Stress Modeling of Flow Separation on Curved Surfaces", Rept. 97/1, thesis of Lic. of Engng, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 1997.
    Thesis: View PDF file
    Paper III: View PDF file
    Paper IV: View PDF file
     
  50. EMVIN, P.
    "The Full Multigrid Method Applied to Turbulent Flow in Ventilated Enclosures Using Structured and Unstructured Grids", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology., Göteborg, 1997.
    Thesis: View PDF file
     
  51. SOHANKAR, S.
    "A Numerical Study of Unsteady Two-Dimensional Flow Around Rectangular Cylinders", Rept. 96/5, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1996.
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  52. ZHOU, G.
    "Numerical Simulations of Physical Discontinuities in Single and Multi-Fluid Flows for Arbitrary Mach Numbers", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1995.
     
  53. JANSSON, S.
    "Turbulence Modelling of Flows Related to Wall-Cooling Application", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1994.
     
  54. JOHANSSON, P.
    "Numerical Simulations of Three-Dimensional Ventilated Enclosures Using a Full Multigrid Method", Rept. 94/4, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1994.
     
  55. ZHOU, G.
    "Numerical Simulation of Transonic Flows With Special Emphasis on Development of Pressure-Based Methods for Aerodynamic Flows", Rept. 93/4, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1993.
     
  56. SHANKAR, V.
    "Numerical Investigation of Turbulent Plumes in both Ambient and Stratified Surroundings", Rept. 93/1, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1993.
     
  57. JANSSON, L.S.
    "Numerical Investigation of Steady and Unsteady Flows Comparing Turbulence Models and Different Near-Wall Models", Rept. 92/1, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1992.
     
  58. JOHANSSON, S.
    "Numerical Simulation of Vortex Shedding Past Triangular Cylinders", Rept. 91/7, thesis of Lic. of Engng., Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1991.
     
  59. DAVIDSON, L.
    "Numerical Simulatioin of Turbulent Flow in Ventilated Rooms", PhD thesis, Dept. of Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 1989.
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