A One-Dimensional Time-Dependent Model for Flame Initiation, Propagation and Quenching

Abstract

This report describes a one-dimensional, time-dependent, Lagrangian numerical model developed to study the initiation, propagation and quenching of laminar flames. A number of new approaches and algorithms as well as input parameters used in the model are discussed. Calculations of initiation and minimum ignition energies in hydrogen-oxygen-nitrogen mixtures are presented along with calculations of the burning velocity of hydrogen in air.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1982
Accession Number
ADA119748

Entities

People

  • Elaine Oran
  • Jay Paul Boris
  • Kazhikathra Kailasanath

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Coefficients
  • Combustion
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Diffusion
  • Transport Properties
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation