The present study is an experimental investigation on the effect of axial and transverse
acoustic forcing on a generic swirl flow. The aim is to provide a qualitative understanding of …

The present investigation is an analysis of self-excited combustion instability in a swirl flame-
based combustor with transverse extensions. Transverse extensions create the possibility of …

This paper describes an analysis of the unsteady flow field in swirl flames subjected to
transverse acoustic waves. This work is motivated by transverse instabilities in annular gas …

In this experimental study, we investigate the impact of transverse acoustic velocity
fluctuations on flame response to axial velocity fluctuations. Such a scenario where a flame …

This work addresses the issue of transverse combustion instabilities in annular gas turbine
combustor geometries. While modern low-emissions combustion strategies have made …

Transverse acoustic instabilities in premixed, swirl-stabilized flames are an important
problem in low NOx combustors. Transverse excitation of swirling flames involves complex …

This study describes continued investigations of the response of a swirling flow to transverse
acoustic excitation. This work is motivated by transverse combustion instabilities in annular …

Flame dynamics in the presence of transverse acoustic fluctuations is an aspect of relevance
to modern annular combustors. In particular, it is a key element underlying the occurrence …

High amplitude combustion instabilities are a destructive and increasingly pervasive
problem in gas turbine combustors. Although much research has focused on measuring the …

Industrial gas turbines commonly use lean premixed swirl stabilized combustors that are
prone to thermo-acoustic instabilities. Combustor testing involves several steps ranging from …