Numerical study of the flame acceleration mechanisms of a lean hydrogen/air deflagration in an obstructed channel

FAM Ramirez, B Vanbersel, O Dounia, T Jaravel… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a three-dimensional, high fidelity LES of a fully premixed, lean hydrogen-air
deflagration, in a confined and obstructed channel is performed. The experimental …

Impact of stratification and global mixture properties on flame acceleration: A numerical study

EM Mur, O Dounia, O Vermorel, Q Douasbin - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study explores the complex mechanisms driving flame acceleration (FA) in hydrogen/air
mixtures with transverse stratification, using high-fidelity 3-D Large Eddy Simulations (LES) …

Combustion model for the computation of flame propagation in lean hydrogen-air mixtures at low turbulence

P Katzy - 2021 - mediatum.ub.tum.de
In this thesis a new modeling strategy for simulations of lean hydrogen-air mixtures is
developed and validated. The goal is the development of a new semi-empirical correlation …

Deflagration-to-detonation transition in H2-CO-Air mixtures in a partially obstructed channel

D Heilbronn, C Barfuss, T Sattelmayer - International Journal of Hydrogen …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study flame dynamics in homogeneous hydrogen-carbon monoxide-air (H 2-CO-air)
mixtures are investigated in an explosion channel. The small scale test rig is a 6 m long …

Fractal Based, Scale-adaptive Closure Model for Darrieus–Landau Instability Effects on Large-scale Hydrogen-air Flames

D Zivkovic, T Sattelmayer - Combustion Science and Technology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Darrieus–Landau instability is an essential driving mechanism behind flame acceleration,
especially in the absence of turbulence. Effectively quiescent initial conditions are …

[HTML][HTML] Detonation of H2–Air–Steam Mixtures: A Potential Hazard in Large-Scale Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Installations

B Moghtaderi, J Zanganeh, H Song, S Namazi - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
System failure in large-scale electrolyzer and fuel cell installations may cause the formation
of explosive H2–air–steam mixtures. Detonation properties (eg, detonation cell size) and …

Influence of geometry on flame acceleration and DDT in H2-CO-air mixtures in a partially obstructed channel

D Heilbronn, C Barfuss, T Sattelmayer - Journal of Loss Prevention in the …, 2021 - Elsevier
Previous studies of flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation transition (DDT) in a
partially obstructed channel applying a blockage ratio of 60% and a spacing of 300 mm …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of Flame Front Thermo-Diffusive Instability on Flame Acceleration in a Tube

JJ Hok, O Dounia, O Vermorel, T Jaravel… - … Colloquium on the …, 2022 - icders.org
Being decarbonated, hydrogen stands as an interesting candidate to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions. However, its storage and transport in big quantities raise safety concerns …

Flame Dynamics of Hydrogen Gas Mixtures

B Moghtaderi, J Zanganeh, H Song… - Available at SSRN … - papers.ssrn.com
Flame dynamics features such as flame acceleration, run-up distance and deflagration-to-
detonation transition (DDT) were investigated experimentally (in a 30 m long detonation …

500 Hz ultraviolet dye laser with pulse energy 1.7 mJ and potential for PLIF imaging

Z Zhou, D Chen, R Fan, X Li, Z Chen, T Luo… - Journal of Modern …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This paper describes a high-pulse-energy frequency-doubled ultraviolet dye laser operating
at a repetition rate of 500 Hz. The pump source is a laser-diode side-pumped Q-switched …