Dynamic Combustion Studies Using Advanced Optical Diagnostics. Volume 1. Experimental Studies.

Abstract

Computer models of turbulent mixing and combustion suffer from many limitations, deficiencies, and errors. To evaluate and refine them, an experimental research program was started (a) to develop a combustion test facility and optical diagnostics, (b) to perform turbulent mixing and combustion experiments, and (c) to provide a database for modeling needs. This final report describes the combustion test facility and the optical instrumentation, namely a Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA), and a Laser Raman/Rayleigh Spectroscopy (LRS) system. The problem areas, error analysis, and data reproducibility of these optical techniques are discussed. Keywords: Turbulent combustion; Jet flows; Recirculatory combustion; Nonreacting flows; Bluff-body; Near wake. (jes)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198685

Entities

People

  • A. J. Lightman
  • D. R. Ballal
  • P. P. Yaney
  • T. H. Chen
  • W. J. Schmoll

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anemometers
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Combustion
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Deficiencies
  • Error Analysis
  • Errors
  • Flow
  • Instrumentation
  • Jet Flow
  • Mixing
  • Reproducibility
  • Test Facilities
  • Turbulent Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy