Advanced Laser Diagnostics of Compressible Flows
Abstract
Advanced laser diagnostics have been developed to study the fundamentals of supersonic flows for scramjet applications. Filtered Rayleigh scattering and planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) techniques were developed and applied for measuring temperature and species in reacting and nonreacting flows. Fundamental studies of a cavity flame-holder in reacting and nonreacting supersonic flows were conducted. Several cavity-configuration and fueling schemes were employed, and combustion performance was documented. Raman scattering was utilized to measure the time-averaged equivalence ratio of cavity fueling. OH-PLIF was used to mark the reaction zone of the combustion and aid the optimization of fueling. An isolator of rectangular cross section with adjustable divergence angles has been evaluated for different inlet Mach numbers. Shock structures and fluctuations of shock position were also identified at various Mach numbers, divergence angles, and pressure ratios. The potential application of a plasma torch as an alternative ignition source for the scramjet combustor was also investigated through experimental and CFD studies. Maintenance and upgrade of the test facility and support of testing were performed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417724
Entities
People
- Kuang-yu Hsu
- Tarun Mathur