A review of cavity-based trapped vortex, ultra-compact, high-g, inter-turbine combustors

D Zhao, E Gutmark, P de Goey - Progress in Energy and Combustion …, 2018 - Elsevier
Trapped vortex combustor (TVC) is different from conventional swirl-stabilized combustors. It
takes advantages of a cavity to stabilize the flame. When the cavity size of a TVC is well …

Performance of a novel swirling-flow single trapped vortex combustor

Y Guo, X He, C Gong, Q Zhang, Y Ma, T Gui - Aerospace Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
A novel combustion concept, named swirling-flow single trapped vortex combustor (SSTVC),
for the gas-turbine engine, is proposed in the present study. The aim is to take advantages of …

Combustion and emission characteristics of a novel staged combustor for aero gas turbine engine

M Li, Q Wang, Y Zhao, X Dai, W Shang - Aerospace Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
To simultaneously achieve high combustion efficiency, low pollutant emissions, and robust
stability in aero gas turbine engines, a novel staged combustor concept combining the …

Experimental study on the influence of inlet velocity and fuel/air ratio on outlet temperature profile performance in a turboshaft engine combustor

P Jiang, S Xiong, W Xu, Z Du, X He - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental study on the influence of inlet velocity and fuel/air ratio
(FAR) on the outlet temperature profile in a mixed-flow trapped vortex combustor (MTVC) …

Experimental and numerical study on a cavity-swirler-based combustion strategy for advanced gas turbine engine

Y Zhao, M Li, T Zhou, W Shang, Z Ge - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
A cavity-swirler-based combustor has been found to possess the capability of achieving
robust stability, high combustion efficiency, low emissions, and a short flame length …

Combustion and emission performance of swirling-flow single trapped vortex combustor

Y Guo, C Gong, Y Huang, F Duan, X He - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The swirling-flow single trapped vortex combustor (SSTVC) provides a new design
approach for aviation engine combustors, showing promising potential for achieving high …

Effect of a passive control strategy on lean ignition and blowout performance of a gas turbine combustor

Q Wang, M Li, X He - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a radial strut is designed in the mainstream channel of a trapped vortex
combustor (TVC) to improve the mixing between cavity products and mainstream air. This …

Effect of strut length on combustion performance of a trapped vortex combustor

M Li, X He, Y Zhao, Y Jin, Z Ge, W Huang - Aerospace Science and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Experimental studies with four different strut setups are conducted to investigate the effect of
strut length on combustion performance of a trapped vortex combustor (TVC). The …

Combustion performance in a cavity-based combustor under subatmospheric pressure

Z Zhu, Y Huang, H Zhang, X He - Fuel, 2021 - Elsevier
Combustion performance and flame stabilization mechanism of the flameholder under the
subatmospheric pressure are the foundation for the design of high-altitude operating aircraft …

Combustion and emission performance of a trapped-vortex gas turbine combustor fueled by RP-3 kerosene

Q Wang, M Li, Y Zhao, J Xiao - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a trapped-vortex gas-turbine combustor was designed and investigated to
simultaneously achieve robust stability, low pollutant emissions, and the desired …