Slip walls or Zero shear stress

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Using "slip walls" or "zero shear stress" to model smooth walls in turbulent air flows is a topic of interest for duct flow analysis. The discussion raises questions about the appropriateness of these models for materials like glass, brass, and copper, which have minimal roughness. Participants are encouraged to share insights on whether enforcing "zero shear stress" is advisable for these materials. The effectiveness of these modeling approaches can significantly impact flow predictions. Understanding the characteristics of the wall material is crucial for accurate simulations.
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I am trying to understand if is it reasonable to use "slip walls" or "zero shear stress" to model smooth walls.
I am working with turbulent air flows in ducts.

Please share your comments.
 
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Are there materials that would qualify as "slip walls"?

For example, the pipe roughness of glass/drawn brass/copper pipe is 0.0015 mm. Is it wise to enforce "zero shear stress" on such wall?
 
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