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Laser spark ignition and extinction of a methane-air diffusion flame

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.329044· OSTI ID:6502487
Laser sparks have been used to ignite and extinguish a methane/air diffusion flame. Simple shock models of strong explosions and convective transport appear capable of accounting for the probabilities of ignition and extinction as a function of the position of the spark.
Research Organization:
Sandia Laboratories, Livermore, California 94550
OSTI ID:
6502487
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 52:4; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English