Reliable relighting is crucial for advanced low-emission aero-engine combustors. For forced ignition under highly-turbulent conditions, eddies of sizes being smaller than the flame kernel can affect its formation thro...Reliable relighting is crucial for advanced low-emission aero-engine combustors. For forced ignition under highly-turbulent conditions, eddies of sizes being smaller than the flame kernel can affect its formation through penetrating and modifying the kernel structure. In this study, a one-dimensional model for small-scale turbulence on kernel formation is developed through the incorporation of turbulence-induced diffusion in governing equations. With given flow conditions,the spatial and time-dependent turbulent diffusivity is modeled using the idea of residual eddy viscosity. One-dimensional spherical flames of premixed pre-vaporized n-dodecane/air mixtures under high-altitude conditions are simulated to investigate the effects of turbulence. It is revealed that the range of the equivalence ratio for successful turbulent ignition is much narrower than that for laminar ignition. The range decreases with an increased turbulent intensity, and this effect is more pronounced for a low spark energy. In addition, turbulent transport has more pronounced effects on rich mixtures. An analysis on energy budget and species profiles shows that turbulence-induced diffusion enhances the heat loss at the very beginning of the kernel formation process that could lead to ignition failure. After the flame kernel is established, turbulent transport broadens the flame front, enhances the heat release rate, and thereafter increases the flame propagation speed.展开更多
In the global background of“Carbon Peak”and“Carbon Neutral”,natural gas engines show great advantages in energy-saving and pollution reduction.However,natural gas engines suffer from the issues of combustion insta...In the global background of“Carbon Peak”and“Carbon Neutral”,natural gas engines show great advantages in energy-saving and pollution reduction.However,natural gas engines suffer from the issues of combustion instabilities when operating under lean burning conditions.In this paper,the role of turbulence enhancement in improving the lean combustion of natural gas was investigated in an optical SI engine with high compression ratios.Variable swirl control valves(SCV)were designed and intake tumble and swirl were combined to regulate turbulent motion and turbulent intensity.Particle image velocimetry was employed to measure in-cylinder turbulence,and transient pressure acquisition and high-speed photography were synchronously performed to quantify combustion evolutions.The results show that incylinder turbulent intensity is enhanced significantly through reducing SCV closing angles.Such that flame propagation speed and thermal efficiency are significantly improved with an increment of turbulent intensity,which indicated that mean effective pressures are not sensitive to spark timing.The analysis of flame images shows that the combined turbulence increases in the radial orientation from the spark plug to the cylinder wall,leading to an earlier flame kernel formation and a faster burning rate.Therefore,the combined turbulence has the potential in reducing the cyclic variations of lean combustion in natural gas engines.展开更多
Numerical simulation is applied to detail the combustion characteristics of n-decane sprays in highly compressible vortices formed in a supersonic mixing layer. The multi-phase reacting flow is modeled, in which the s...Numerical simulation is applied to detail the combustion characteristics of n-decane sprays in highly compressible vortices formed in a supersonic mixing layer. The multi-phase reacting flow is modeled, in which the shear flow is solved Eulerianly by means of direct numerical simulation, and the motions of individual sub-grid point-mass fuel droplets are tracked Lagrangianly.Spray combustion behaviors are studied under different ambient pressures. Results indicate that ignition kernels are formed at high-strain vortex braids, where the scalar dissipation rates are high.The flame kernels are then strongly strained, associated with the rotation of the shearing vortex, and propagate to envelop the local vortex. It is observed that the flammable mixtures entrained in the vortex are burned from the edge to the core of the vortex until the reactants are completely consumed. As the ambient pressure increases, the high-temperature region expands so that the behaviors of spray flames are strongly changed. An overall analysis of the combustion field indicates that the time-averaged temperature increases, and the fluctuating pressure decreases, resulting in a more stable spray combustion under higher pressures, primarily due to the acceleration of the chemical reaction.展开更多
Relight of jet engines at high altitude is difficult due to the relatively low pressure and temperature of inlet air.The penetration of initial flame kernel affects the ignition probability in the turbine engine combu...Relight of jet engines at high altitude is difficult due to the relatively low pressure and temperature of inlet air.The penetration of initial flame kernel affects the ignition probability in the turbine engine combustor greatly.In order to achieve successful ignition at high altitude,a deeper penetration of initial flame kernel should be generated.In this study,a Gliding Arc Plasma Jet Igniter(GAPJI)is designed to induce initial flame kernel with deeper penetration to achieve successful ignition at high altitude.The ignition performance of the GAPJI was demonstrated in a model combustor.It was found that GAPJI can generate plasma with deeper penetration up to 30.5 mm than spark igniter with 22.1 mm.The discharge power of GAPJI was positively correlated with flow rate of the carrier gas,approaching 200 W in average.Ignition experiments show that GAPJI has the advantage of extending the lean ignition limit.With GAPJI,the lean ignition limit of the combustor is 0.02 at 0 km,which is 55.6%less than that with spark igniter(0.045).The evolution of flame morphology was observed to explore the development of the flame kernel.It is shown that the advantage of a high penetration and continuous releasing energy can accelerate the ignition process and enhance combustion.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91441202, 91641114, and 51476087)by Gas Turbine Initiatives at Tsinghua University (20141081218)
文摘Reliable relighting is crucial for advanced low-emission aero-engine combustors. For forced ignition under highly-turbulent conditions, eddies of sizes being smaller than the flame kernel can affect its formation through penetrating and modifying the kernel structure. In this study, a one-dimensional model for small-scale turbulence on kernel formation is developed through the incorporation of turbulence-induced diffusion in governing equations. With given flow conditions,the spatial and time-dependent turbulent diffusivity is modeled using the idea of residual eddy viscosity. One-dimensional spherical flames of premixed pre-vaporized n-dodecane/air mixtures under high-altitude conditions are simulated to investigate the effects of turbulence. It is revealed that the range of the equivalence ratio for successful turbulent ignition is much narrower than that for laminar ignition. The range decreases with an increased turbulent intensity, and this effect is more pronounced for a low spark energy. In addition, turbulent transport has more pronounced effects on rich mixtures. An analysis on energy budget and species profiles shows that turbulence-induced diffusion enhances the heat loss at the very beginning of the kernel formation process that could lead to ignition failure. After the flame kernel is established, turbulent transport broadens the flame front, enhances the heat release rate, and thereafter increases the flame propagation speed.
基金Projects(52076149,51825603)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘In the global background of“Carbon Peak”and“Carbon Neutral”,natural gas engines show great advantages in energy-saving and pollution reduction.However,natural gas engines suffer from the issues of combustion instabilities when operating under lean burning conditions.In this paper,the role of turbulence enhancement in improving the lean combustion of natural gas was investigated in an optical SI engine with high compression ratios.Variable swirl control valves(SCV)were designed and intake tumble and swirl were combined to regulate turbulent motion and turbulent intensity.Particle image velocimetry was employed to measure in-cylinder turbulence,and transient pressure acquisition and high-speed photography were synchronously performed to quantify combustion evolutions.The results show that incylinder turbulent intensity is enhanced significantly through reducing SCV closing angles.Such that flame propagation speed and thermal efficiency are significantly improved with an increment of turbulent intensity,which indicated that mean effective pressures are not sensitive to spark timing.The analysis of flame images shows that the combined turbulence increases in the radial orientation from the spark plug to the cylinder wall,leading to an earlier flame kernel formation and a faster burning rate.Therefore,the combined turbulence has the potential in reducing the cyclic variations of lean combustion in natural gas engines.
基金the partial finical supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51676111)the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China Academy of Engineering Physics(No.U1730104)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program,China(No.2014Z05091)
文摘Numerical simulation is applied to detail the combustion characteristics of n-decane sprays in highly compressible vortices formed in a supersonic mixing layer. The multi-phase reacting flow is modeled, in which the shear flow is solved Eulerianly by means of direct numerical simulation, and the motions of individual sub-grid point-mass fuel droplets are tracked Lagrangianly.Spray combustion behaviors are studied under different ambient pressures. Results indicate that ignition kernels are formed at high-strain vortex braids, where the scalar dissipation rates are high.The flame kernels are then strongly strained, associated with the rotation of the shearing vortex, and propagate to envelop the local vortex. It is observed that the flammable mixtures entrained in the vortex are burned from the edge to the core of the vortex until the reactants are completely consumed. As the ambient pressure increases, the high-temperature region expands so that the behaviors of spray flames are strongly changed. An overall analysis of the combustion field indicates that the time-averaged temperature increases, and the fluctuating pressure decreases, resulting in a more stable spray combustion under higher pressures, primarily due to the acceleration of the chemical reaction.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51807204 and 91941301)the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China (No. 2019M663719)the National Science and Technology Major Project, China (No. 2017-Ⅲ-0007-0033)
文摘Relight of jet engines at high altitude is difficult due to the relatively low pressure and temperature of inlet air.The penetration of initial flame kernel affects the ignition probability in the turbine engine combustor greatly.In order to achieve successful ignition at high altitude,a deeper penetration of initial flame kernel should be generated.In this study,a Gliding Arc Plasma Jet Igniter(GAPJI)is designed to induce initial flame kernel with deeper penetration to achieve successful ignition at high altitude.The ignition performance of the GAPJI was demonstrated in a model combustor.It was found that GAPJI can generate plasma with deeper penetration up to 30.5 mm than spark igniter with 22.1 mm.The discharge power of GAPJI was positively correlated with flow rate of the carrier gas,approaching 200 W in average.Ignition experiments show that GAPJI has the advantage of extending the lean ignition limit.With GAPJI,the lean ignition limit of the combustor is 0.02 at 0 km,which is 55.6%less than that with spark igniter(0.045).The evolution of flame morphology was observed to explore the development of the flame kernel.It is shown that the advantage of a high penetration and continuous releasing energy can accelerate the ignition process and enhance combustion.
