Abstract: The ultra compact combustor (UCC) aims to increase the thrust-to-weight ratio of an aircraft gas turbine engine by decreasing the size, and thus weight, of the engine’s combustor. The configuration of the UCC as a primary ...

Abstract: Swirl stabilized combustion is a common technique used in gas turbine engine combustors and is accomplished by introducing swirl into the inlet flow, which enhances mixing and stabilizes the combustion event. Coaxial ...