Abstract: A model axisymmetric gas-fired can combustor is used to (1) establish the sensitivity of the aerodynamic and thermal structure to inlet boundary conditions, and (2) thereby establish a demanding ...

Abstract: The role of the primary jets in the aerothermal behavior and overall performance of a gas turbine combustor is explored through an experimental study. The study is performed in a model ...

Abstract: In-flame optical measurements of soot particulates in a turbulent, recirculating (i.e., complex flow) model laboratory combustor are described. A nonintrusive optical probe based on large-angle (60 ...

Abstract: The present data set consists of detailed measurements obtained within methanol sprays produced by a research atomizer which is operated with three atomizing air modes: none, non-swirling, and ...

Abstract: This paper encompasses initial tests of a droplet sizing technique, providing spatially and temporally resolved measurements within a liquid spray from an air assist nozzle. The method utilizes ...

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Abstract: The emergence of fuel cell systems and hybrid fuel cell systems requires the evolution of analysis strategies for evaluating thermodynamic performance and directing design and development. A ...

Abstract: Current trends in liquid-fueled practical combustion systems are leaving less tolerance for fuel injection deficiencies such as poor spray field symmetry. The present paper evaluates the symmetry ...

Abstract: The goals of a research program recently completed at the University of California, Irvine were to develop analysis strategy for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) based systems, to apply the analysis ...

Abstract: Soot samples were extracted from a swirl-stabilized, liquid-fuel fired laboratory combustor to (i) assess the validity of the ASTM smoke point test in predicting the sooting characteristics of ...