Influence of air and fuel mass flow fluctuations in a premix swirl burner on flame dynamics

MP Auer, C Hirsch… - … Expo: Power for …, 2006 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper discusses the structural changes observed in oscillating premixed turbulent
swirling flames and demonstrates the influence of modulated mass flows on the flame …

Characterization of acoustically forced swirl flame dynamics

SK Thumuluru, T Lieuwen - Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2009 - Elsevier
Lean premixed combustors are highly susceptible to combustion instabilities, caused by the
coupling between heat release fluctuations and combustor acoustics. In order to predict the …

Experimental study of unsteady flame structures of an oscillating swirl flame in a gas turbine model combustor

M Stöhr, R Sadanandan, W Meier - Proceedings of the Combustion …, 2009 - Elsevier
Velocity fields and flame structures of a partially premixed swirl flame in a gas turbine model
combustor are measured in axial and transverse sections using simultaneous (Stereo-) PIV …

Impact of swirl fluctuations on the flame response of a perfectly premixed swirl burner

T Komarek, W Polifke - … Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2009 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Combustion instabilities represent a long known problem in combustion technology. The
complex interactions between acoustics and turbulent swirling flames are not fully …

System level analysis of acoustically forced nonpremixed swirling flames

U Idahosa, S Basu, A Miglani - Journal of …, 2014 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper reports an experimental investigation of dynamic response of nonpremixed
atmospheric swirling flames subjected to external, longitudinal acoustic excitation. Acoustic …

An experimental investigation of the nonlinear response of an atmospheric swirl-stabilized premixed flame

S Schimek, JP Moeck… - … expo: power for …, 2010 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Due to stringent emission restrictions, modern gas turbines mostly rely on lean premixed
combustion. Since this combustion mode is susceptible to thermoacoustic instabilities, there …

Structure and dynamics of premixed swirl flames at elevated power density

CD Slabaugh, I Boxx, S Werner, RP Lucht, W Meier - AIAA Journal, 2016 - arc.aiaa.org
The Turbomeca gas turbine model combustor was studied to understand the effect of
increased thermal power density on the structure and dynamics of premixed swirl flames …

High-speed measurements in partially-premixed swirl flames at elevated temperature and pressure

CD Slabaugh, IG Boxx, S Werner, W Meier… - 53rd AIAA Aerospace …, 2015 - arc.aiaa.org
In this work, the Turbomeca (Preccinsta) gas turbine model combustor was used to study the
affects of increased thermal load on the premixed swirl flame behavior. The burner was …

A comparison of the transfer functions and flow fields of flames with increasing swirl number

M Gatti, R Gaudron, C Mirat… - … Expo: Power for …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The frequency response of premixed swirled flames is investigated by comparing their
Transfer Function (FTF) between velocity and heat release rate fluctuations. The …

Combustion Dynamics And Fluid Mechanics In Acoustically Perturbed Non-premixed Swirl-stabilized Flames.

U Idahosa - 2010 - stars.library.ucf.edu
The prevalence of gas turbines operating in primarily lean premixed modes is predicated on
the need for lower emissions and increased efficiency. An enhancement in the mixing …