Research Area 1: Mechanical Sciences, 1.4 Propulsion and Energetics: Autoignition and Combustion of JP-8, Reference Fuels and Surrogates in Nonuniform Flows at Elevated Pressures
Abstract
The objective of this research is to characterize non-premixed and premixed combustion of jet fuels (in particular JP-8), surrogates of jet fuels, and reference fuels in laminar nonuniform fl ows at elevated pressures up to 2.5MPa. Reference fuels are high molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds that are representative of components of jet fuels. Experimental and kinetic modeling studies are in progress. The counterfl ow configuration is employed. Using support from the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO), a High Pressure Combustion Experimental Facility (HPCEF) has been constructed at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD). This facility is used in the research. Kinetic modeling are carried out in collaboration with Professor E. Ranzi at the Politecnico di Milano.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1610054
Entities
People
- Kalyanasundaram Seshadri
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of California, San Diego