  We present first results of an implicit large eddy simulation of the MTU T161
low pressure turbine at a Reynolds number of 90,000 and Mach number of 0.6,
both based on isentropic exit conditions, using a high order discontinuous
Galerkin method. The aim is to validate the numerical setup with respect to
available experimental data. We discuss the steps taken to create realistic
inflow boundary conditions in terms of end wall boundary layer thickness and
free stream turbulence intensity. This is achieved by tailoring the input
distribution of Reynolds stresses and turbulent length scale to a Fourier
series based synthetic turbulence generator. Both blade loading and total
pressure losses at midspan show excellent agreement with the measurements.
Following a short discussion of the secondary flow structures emerging due to
the interaction of the incoming boundary layer and the turbine blade, we show
that this simulation is also able to reproduce loss distribution behind the
blade over the whole channel height.
