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CFD analysis of a model combustor ignition and comparison with experimental results

  • Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
  • Institute of Space Propulsion
  • AIAA

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Abstract

The ignition in a Micro Combustor, tested at the test facility M3 at DLR Lampoldshausen is modeled by the Eddy Dissipation Model (EDM). In order to avoid the EDM-typical over-prediction of the reaction rate in the wall boundary layers (flame "creeping" along walls), the reaction is disabled within 3 mm distance of the walls. Also, the reaction is disabled for temperatures of 400 K or lower, in order to reduce inaccuracies of burning velocities and possible flash backs. The SST turbulence model according to Menter (a blending of the k-ε and the k-ω models with automatic choice of linear/logarithmic near wall profiles) is applied for the analysis of the pre-ignition cold flow as well as for the ignition. A hexahedron mesh on a 1° segment of the supply domes, the injector, the combustor and a small ambient exit area is used. Finally, the numerical results are compared with experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Pages4239-4248
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 8 Jul 200711 Jul 2007

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Volume5

Conference

Conference43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period8/07/0711/07/07

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