Measurements of Distributed Combustion.
Abstract
A modified Rijke burner has been designed and constructed for use in evaluating the influence of particles on acoustic waves. A paddle is used with the burner that can be inserted into the flow field suppressing oscillations on command. Withdrawal of the paddle allows growth of the oscillations. Experimental results obtained using Al and ZrC in the Rijke burner indicate that both additives cause an increase in the acoustic growth rate when compared to growth rates obtained without any particles in the system. The increase caused by Al is greater than that caused by ZrC. Because the reaction of Al releases more than twice the energy ZrC does, it would be expected to have a greater influence on the system than ZrC. The increase in the acoustic growth rate is the result of energy being added to the system by the distributed combustion of the particles. The increase in the acoustic growth rate due to distributed combustion was found to be directly related to the heat of reaction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA158859
Entities
People
- M. W. Beckstead
- P. C. Braithwaite
Organizations
- Brigham Young University