To better understand the coupled dynamics of turbulence and premixed flames, this study
experimentally investigates the effects of turbulence on reacting vorticity dynamics. In this …

M lean combustion technologies are fraught with flame extinction events that limit propulsion
and energy generation [1, 2]. Improvement of propulsion and energy conversion efficiencies …

I. Introduction urbulence and flame interaction is a fundamental phenomenon of vital interest
for the study of premixed stabilized flames. Flame stabilization is utilized in a majority of …

F extinction is a critical issue that continues to hinder the performance of combustion-driven
propulsion engines and power-generating turbomachinery [1, 2]. Within current combustion …

I. Introduction urbulent combustion is utilized in modern aerodynamic applications such as
ramjets, scramjets, and power generating turbomachinery. Within these applications, various …

This dissertation develops digital wind turbine models and uses computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) tools to simulate and explore various wind farm control strategies. This work …