[HTML][HTML] Control of the flame and flow characteristics of a non-premixed bluff body burner using dielectric barrier discharge plasma actuators

S Khasare, F Bagherighajari, F Dolati… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reducing emissions and improving combustion are necessary steps to reach greener
combustion systems. In this study, the effect of employing an annular plasma actuator …

Mechanisms of lobed jet mixing: Comparison of bilinear, rectangular, and circular lobed mixers

Z Sheng, W Liao, X Ji, W Zhong - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, bilinear lobed mixers (BLMs), rectangular lobed mixers (RLMs), and circular
lobed mixers (CLMs), with two sectional area ratios of the bypass channel to the core …

Methane pyrolysis with N2/Ar/He diluents in a repetitively-pulsed nanosecond discharge: Kinetics development for plasma assisted combustion and fuel reforming

X Mao, Q Chen, C Guo - Energy Conversion and Management, 2019 - Elsevier
Experimental and kinetic studies of the non-equilibrium plasma-assisted methane
conversion into higher hydrocarbons and H 2 with N 2/Ar/He diluents are investigated …

Configuration of the lobed nozzle in an ejector mixer for extreme mixing efficiency

Z Sheng, L Zhang, Y Dan, Y Wang - International Journal of Heat and Mass …, 2022 - Elsevier
An alternating-lobe nozzle with nail-like crests and sword deep valleys (NSALN-1) was
modified to achieve the ultimate mixing efficiency by enhancing the mixing in the core …

The effects of swirler vane configurations on the vortex-mixing interaction and combustion stability in a low-emission combustor

S Li, X Liu, Z Zhang, G Lv, E Liu, J Lu, H Zheng - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements and Large Eddy Simulation (LES)
simulations are conducted for non-reacting and reacting flows to investigate the effects of …

Experimental investigation of the discharge and thermal characteristics of an alternating current dielectric-barrier discharge plasma reactor

Q Zhao, B Mao, X Bai, J Zhao, C Chen, X Zhang… - Applied Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Dielectric-barrier discharge (DBD) plasma reactors offer significant prospects for use in
various applications, such as for promoting the anti-icing or deicing of aircraft surfaces and …

The influence of a plasma actuator embedded in a bluff-body on the stabilization of nonpremixed jet flames

JL Chen, YH Liao - International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 2023 - Elsevier
This study is to experimentally investigate the influence of an annular plasma actuator
embedded in a bluff body burner on flame stabilization, extending the previous work on non …

The effect of low swirl configurations on stability limits and emission characteristics in premixed ammonia-methane-air swirling flames

H Yang, C Liu, B Dong, X Li, L Yu, X Lu - Experimental Thermal and Fluid …, 2025 - Elsevier
Ammonia has recently gained significant attention as a zero-carbon fuel and a carrier of
hydrogen. However, its flame instability and emissions remain major challenges. In this …

Experimental Investigation of Flame Dynamics Based on High-Speed Images in Swirl Combustion Systems

Y Li, C Hu, Q Zhao, J Yang, X Tan, G Xu - Journal of Thermal Science, 2023 - Springer
The interaction mechanism of internally-staged-swirling stratified flame is complex, and the
pilot flame has a manifest influence on flame stability. To study this, a series of experimental …

Central recirculation zone induced by the DBD plasma actuation

G Li, X Jiang, Z Lei, C Liu, J Yang, Y Xu, G Xu - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Central recirculation zone (CRZ) is commonly formed in the near field of the injector exit by
the vane swirler and used to stabilize the flame. In our experiment, a CRZ induced by the …