In the present work, detailed studies of 2D TVC are investigated by using both experimental and numerical methods. For an active cavity flow case, the present results reveal that the pressure drop value across the combustor increases with the mainstream Reynolds number (Rems) due to the higher velocity gradient between the cavity and mainstream flow. Experimental results indicate that the norma...

Title of Document: DEVELOPMENT OF COLORLESS DISTRIBUTED COMBUSTION FOR GAS TURBINE APPLICATION Vaibhav Kumar Arghode, PhD, 2011 Directed By: Dr. Ashwani K. Gupta Distinguished University Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Colorless Distributed Combustion (CDC) is investigated for gas turbine engine application due to its benefit for ultra-low pollutant emission, improved pattern fac...

Mesoscale–combustor is one component of the micropower generator. The mesoscale–combustor function to produce heat energy from combustion chemical hydrocarbon compounds. small dimensions meso-combustor cause large losses and short residence times for reactants. These two factors lead narrow flame flammability limits. This study aims increase limits by lengthening reactant time increasing mixing...

The new technique ‘Multi-Intensity-Layer PIV’ was applied to a gas turbine combustor to detect the instantaneous droplet distribution and its behavior. Mie scattering theory is applied to the conventional Particle Image Velocimetry and the technique enables us to detect the instantaneous planar droplet velocity and size information. This M-PIV technique was evaluated with a generally used indus...

Title: METALLIC NANO-PARTICLES AS FUEL ADDITIVES IN AIR-BREATHING COMBUSTION Gregory Young, Doctor of Philosophy, 2007 Directed By: Associate Professor, Dr. Kenneth H. Yu, Department of Aerospace Engineering For volume limited propulsion systems, the use of metals as fuel additives offers to increase performance by increasing the volumetric energy stored in the fuel. Highspeed airbreathing comb...