Design of an Apparatus for the Study of Electrostatic Effects on Gas Turbine Fuel Sprays and Combustion Efficiency
Abstract
The theoretical effects of an electrostatic field on the atomization process of a fuel nozzle and the resulting change in flame characteristics and combustion efficiency which can be expected are presented. Included are a discussion of the atomization process, electrostatic effects on fuel droplet size, and combustion of a fuel droplet. To demonstrate electrostatic effects on atomization, a model jet engine combustion chamber was constructed which performed effectively. However, during attempts to introduce the necessary high electric field, the flame grounded the voltage and no definitive results have been obtained.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA111151
Entities
People
- Loren Logan Todd
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School