Abstract: Swirling jets are canonical flow fields used to stabilize flames in many gas-turbine combustion systems. These flows amplify background acoustic disturbances and perturb the flame, producing combustion noise and potentially ...

Abstract: Future energy conversion devices need to operate in dynamic environments with stringent emissions requirements and various potential fuels, including hydrogen, ammonia, methane, and other light hydrocarbons from fossil or ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present combustor acoustics in a high-pressure liquid-fueled rich burn—quick quench—lean burn (RQL) styled swirl combustor with two separate fuel circuits. The fuel circuits are the primary (which has a ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental investigation of a transversely forced, swirl stabilized combustor. Its objective is to compare the unsteady flow structures in single and triple nozzle combustors and determine how ...

Abstract: This paper describes results from an experimental study on influences of liquid fuel properties on lean blowout (LBO) limits in an aero-type combustor. In particular, this work aimed to elucidate the roles of fuel chemical ...

Abstract: A confluence of technology development, policy support, and industry investment trends is accelerating the pace of Hydrogen (H2) technology demonstrations, increasing the likelihood of power sector impacts. In preparation ...

Abstract: Lean, premixed combustor designs have almost completely replaced nonpremixed combustors for industrial gas turbine applications where NOx emissions are regulated. Nonetheless, these designs have also introduced turndown ...

Abstract: Thermoacoustic instabilities in annular or circular combustors are often coupled with azimuthal modes. These modes can be characterized by a spin ratio (SR), which quantifies the dominant mode between two counterrotating ...

Abstract: There is significant interest in utilizing hydrogen as an energy carrier in a net-zero carbon energy economy. A variety of fundamental and practical issues associated with premixed hydrogen/methane combustion must be ...

Abstract: Hydrogen (H2) fuel for gas turbines is a promising approach for long duration storage and dispatchable utilization of intermittent renewable power. A major global discussion point, however, is the potential air quality ...