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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Gas concentration and temperature excited Delft turbulent jet in acoustically flames

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Author(s):
Rocha, Ana Maura A. [1, 2] ; Carvalho, Jr., Joao A. [1] ; Lacava, Pedro T. [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, BR-12516410 Guaratingueta, SP - Brazil
[2] Natl Space Res Inst, Combust & Prop Associate Lab, BR-12630000 Cachoeira Paulista, SP - Brazil
[3] Technol Inst Aeronaut, Dept Prop, BR-12228900 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: FUEL; v. 87, n. 15-16, p. 3433-3444, NOV 2008.
Web of Science Citations: 14
Abstract

This paper shows the experimental results for changes in the flame structure when acoustic fields are applied in natural gas Delft turbulent diffusion flames. The acoustic field (pulsating combustion) generates zones of intense mixture of reactants in the flame region, promoting a more complete combustion and, consequently, lower pollutant emissions, increase in convective heat transfer rates, and lower fuel consumption. The results show that the presence of the acoustic field changes drastically the flame structure, mainly in the burner natural frequencies. However, for higher acoustic amplitudes, or acoustic pressures, a hydrogen pilot flame is necessary in Older to keep the main flame anchored. In the flame regions where the acoustic field is more intense, premixed flame characteristics were observed. Besides, the pulsating regime modifies the axial and radial combustion structure, which could be verified by the radial distribution of concentrations of O-2, CO, CO2, and NOx, and by the temperature profile. The experiments also presented the reduction of flame length with the increase of acoustic amplitude. (c) 2008 Published by Elsevier Ltd. (AU)