Optical imaging techniques are ubiquitous for the resolution of non-uniformities in gas flows.
Planar imaging techniques such as laser-induced fluorescence are well established and …

This overview presents examples of applications of high frame rate imaging diagnostics in
fundamental and applied combustion research. Progress in the performance of high frame …

Thermoacoustic combustion instability is one of the most challenging operational issues in
several high-performance, low-emissions combustion technologies, including gas turbines …

High-energy burst-mode lasers have enabled the development of kHz–MHz rate, multi-
dimensional diagnostics for characterizing highly dynamic and transient phenomena in …

Swirl combustion, whether of gaseous fuels or sprays, forms the basis of many thermal
power generation systems and to effective design and optimisation of these complex …

The present work is dedicated to understand the effects of steam dilution on the structure
and stability of a micromix H 2/air swirl flame. The flame structure and stability were obtained …

This report deals with an experimental and analytical study of the occurrence of self-excited
hydrodynamic instabilities in swirling combustor flows. Different flow field types are …

The paper examines the combined effects of several interacting thermo-acoustic and
hydrodynamic instability mechanisms that are known to influence self-excited combustion …

A gas turbine model combustor for partially premixed swirl flames was equipped with an
optical combustion chamber and operated with CH 4 and air at atmospheric pressure. The …

The challenges in designing high-performance aeronautical combustion systems have not
changed significantly over the years, but the increase of stringent regulations and the need …