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Three-dimensional predictions of reactive turbulent recirculating flow of a cylindrical MHD (Magnetohydrodynamic) type combustor

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OSTI ID:5186749
A computational procedure is employed to predict the axisymmetric reactive turbulent recirculating flow-field within a cylindrical MHD combustor. The procedure used in the analysis is an extended version of the 3-D Combustor Performance Program developed at the Garrett Turbine Engine Company. The separated flow created by four liquid fuel nozzles and 148 oxidizer holes passing through an injector plate is examined. Numerical results for flow, heat/mass transfer and combustion are presented to describe these complex three-dimensional interactions. The detailed analysis achieved by the numerical model is useful for evaluating combustor performance and in the interpretation of laboratory test data. 8 refs., 7 figs.
Research Organization:
Tennessee Univ., Tullahoma, TN (USA). Space Inst.
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79ET10815
OSTI ID:
5186749
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/10815-138; CONF-900153--1; ON: DE90005470
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English