Numerical simulation of unsteady flows with transient regimes

Self-oscillatory flows in aerodynamics and astrophysics are studied. The two-dimensional compressible gas equations are solved using the implicit Runge-Kutta scheme of the third order with respect to the inviscid terms and of the second order with respect to the viscous terms. An algebraic Cebeci-Smith turbulence model is used. Weakly unsteady and strongly unsteady flow regimes are observed. The former occur in a supersonic flow past a cylinder with a front projection and in the heliosphere. Such flows became stable when the turbulent diffusion is taken into account. The latter flows occur when a supersonic jet meets an obstacle and when such a jet penetrates a cavity. In these flows, the amplitude of oscillations slightly decreases when the turbulent diffusion is taken into account.