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Flame acceleration and transition to detonation in channels

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6143459

Experimental results are reported for combustion of pre-mixed H/sub 2/-air mixtures in a 136 m/sup 3/ channel and a 1:12.6 linear scale model. Test variables include H/sub 2/-air equivalence ratio, obstacles and degree of transverse venting. The results show that flame acceleration is increased by sensitive mixtures, presence of obstacles, large scales, and insufficient venting. The results also support the hypothesis that deflagration to detonation transition (DDT) can occur if the ratio of detonation cell width to channel width is less than a critical value, provided that the flame speed prior to transition has approached the isobaric sound speed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6143459
Report Number(s):
SAND-87-1444C; CONF-871118-3; ON: DE87014193
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English