Ignition and Structure of a Laminar Diffusion Flame in the Field of a Vortex
Abstract
The distortion of flames in flows with vortical motion is examined via asymptotic analysis and numerical simulation. The model consists of a constant-density, one-step, irreversible Arrhenius reaction between initially unmixed species occupying adjacent half planes which are then allowed to mix and react in the presence of a vortex. The evolution in time of the temperature and mass fraction fields is followed. Emphasis is placed on the ignition time and location as a function of vortex Reynolds number and initial temperature differences of the reacting species. The study brings out the influence of the vortex on the chemical reaction. In all phases, good agreement is observed between asymptotic analysis and the full numerical solution of the model equations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA242597
Entities
People
- M. Y. Hussaini
- Michele G. Macaraeg
- T. L. Jackson