FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF SUPERSONIC COMBUSTION
Abstract
The application of turbulence theory to the design of supersonic combustors has been investigated both experimentally and theoretically. Experimental studies carried out in the 150 mm shock tunnel have shown that a vortex fuel injector can release the heat extremely rapidly (about 200mm) at a stream velocity of about 3000 m/s. A rapidly responding sampling probe suitable for monitoring gas composition variations with 1/4 millisec. has also been developed. The theoretical studies have led to the prediction of an important limitation on the performance of supersonic burners due to the fundamental requirement to produce turbulent kinetic energy at the expense of stream energy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0709222
Entities
People
- J. Swithenbank
- M. Jaques
Organizations
- University of Sheffield