Abstract In this study, a novel flameholder named aerodynamic wake width flameholder (AWF) was proposed. The AWF optimized the sidewall profile of conventional bluff body flameholders and widened the downstream recirculation zone through aerodynamic force, while maintaining the same trailing edge width as conventional flameholders. Consequently, the combustion properties were impacted. To investigate the flow field structure, flame stability limits, and flame evolution of the novel flameholder, an aerodynamic wake width evaporating flame holder (AWEF) was designed and compared with a normal evaporating flameholder (EF). Comparative analysis of the downstream flow field structure revealed that the AWEF exhibited a wider zero-velocity contour and a higher reflux rate. Furthermore, the AWEF demonstrated a larger velocity gradient near the trailing edge, indicating the presence of a thicker shear layer. Within the inlet Ma range of 0.1 to 0.17, the AWEF exhibited wider flame stability limits compared to the EF. The ignition fuel-air ratio (FAR) of the AWEF remained relatively constant within this range, suggesting that the novel flameholder could withstand the deterioration of ignition performance caused by an increase in the inlet Ma. Moreover, the AWEF achieved a larger flame projection area and flame width downstream compared to the EF. Finally, by combining the flow field characteristics and flame stability properties of the AWEF, the mechanisms underlying the changes in flame stability characteristics were analyzed. The results of this study can serve as valuable references for enhancing flame stability in current and future advanced augmentor systems.


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    Title :

    Experimental study on the characteristics of a novel aerodynamic wake width flameholder


    Contributors:
    Zhu, Zhixiang (author) / Zhang, Zhibin (author) / Huang, Yakun (author) / Zhu, Huanyu (author) / He, Xiaomin (author)


    Publication date :

    2023-10-23




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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