AFRL Combustion Science Branch Research Activities and Capabilities

Abstract

The Combustion Science Branch (AFRL/PRTC) of the Propulsion Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, is actively involved in fundamental and applied combustion research and development. In order to do this, combustion models and optical diagnostic techniques are developed and used to understand fundamental combustion processes. This understanding is then used in the development of high-performance, low-emissions combustor and propulsion concepts. The latest modeling and diagnostic innovations are applied to the various combustion experiments to enhance fundamental understanding and improve the design of the particular combustor and propulsion concepts. This paper is a top-level look at the research activities and the facilities of the Combustion Science Branch.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA446325

Entities

People

  • C. W. Frayne
  • D. T. Shouse
  • F. R. Schauer
  • J. A. Ehret
  • J. R. Gord
  • J. S. Stutrud
  • J. Zelina
  • R. D. Hancock
  • R. F. Reich
  • V. M. Belovich

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustors
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engines
  • Gas Turbines
  • Ignition
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Military Research
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Research Facilities
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.