Experimental and Computational Characterization of Combustion Phenomena
Abstract
Propulsions systems represent a substantial fraction of the cost, weight, and complexity of Air Force aircraft, spacecraft, and other weapon-system platforms. The vast majority of these propulsion systems are powered through combustion of fuel; therefore, the detailed study of combustion has emerged as a highly relevant and important field of endeavor. Much of the work performed by today's combustion scientists and engineers is devoted to the tasks of improving propulsion-system performance while simultaneously reducing pollutant emissions. Increasing the affordability, maintainability, and reliability of these critical propulsion systems is a major driver of activity as well. This research effort is designed to forward the scientific investigation of combustion phenomena through an integrated program of fundamental combustion studies, both experimental and computational, supported by parallel efforts to develop, demonstrate, and apply advanced techniques in laser-based/optical diagnostics and modeling and simulation. These technical approaches are applied to explore a host of fundamental combustion phenomena, including turbulent mixing, turbulence-chemistry interactions, combustion chemistry and kinetics (particularly as they apply to the formation of particulate emissions), ignition, and two-phase flow characteristics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP012108
Entities
People
- J. R. Gord
- W. M. Roquemore
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory