Two-Point Scalar Time-Series Measurements in Turbulent Partially Premixed Flames

Abstract

A two-point method has recently been demonstrated based on picosecond time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence (PITLIF). This technique is capable of simultaneously monitoring OH time series at two locations, hence allowing the characterization of spatial structures in turbulent flames in addition to their temporal behavior. Several refinements have been made to improve upon the previous one-point instrument. Using a specially designed collection-lens system, off-axis optical aberrations have been effectively minimized in the probe volume. Furthermore, additional electronics has been installed which permit absolute species concentration measurements. As a preliminary study, two-point OH time-series measurements were taken in three standard turbulent non-premixed flames (H3, DLR_A and DLR_B). Two-point statistics, including space-time correlations, spatial autocorrelation functions and integral length scales were computed to help elucidate the flame structure and turbulence-chemistry interactions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADP023646

Entities

People

  • Galen B. King
  • Michael W. Renfro
  • Normand M. Laurendeau

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Autocorrelation
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Combustion
  • Detection
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Flames
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Integrals
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Picosecond Time
  • Statistics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.

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