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The development of an optically accessible, high-power combustion test rig
Carson D Slabaugh1, Andrew C Pratt1, Robert P Lucht1
1School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|April 3, 2014
Summary
A new gas turbine combustion experiment enables advanced optical measurements under realistic engine conditions. This validated facility provides high-fidelity data for cutting-edge combustion research.
Area of Science:
- * Combustion science and engineering
- * Optical diagnostics and instrumentation
- * High-pressure/high-temperature systems
Background:
- * Existing gas turbine combustion research is limited by the ability to perform optical measurements at realistic engine conditions.
- * Advanced optical diagnostics are crucial for understanding complex combustion phenomena.
- * High heat loads and energy flows in gas turbines pose significant experimental challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To develop and validate a novel gas turbine combustion experiment capable of advanced optical measurements.
- * To address facility requirements, including remote operation and instrumentation for high-energy flows.
- * To demonstrate the experiment's capability in generating high-fidelity datasets for combustion research.
Main Methods:
- * Design and construction of an optically accessible combustion chamber.
- * Implementation of thermal management strategies for high heat loads.
- * Quantification of experimental uncertainties and validation of stable operation.
- * Verification of boundary conditions and comparison with design analysis predictions.
Main Results:
- * Successful development of a gas turbine combustion experiment meeting stringent facility requirements.
- * Validation of stable experiment operation using multiple diagnostic techniques.
- * Demonstration of the experiment's capability to provide high-fidelity data under realistic engine conditions.
- * Preliminary data showcase the potential for advanced combustion research.
Conclusions:
- * The developed gas turbine combustion experiment is a valuable tool for advanced optical measurements.
- * The facility successfully operates under realistic engine conditions, providing crucial data.
- * This research contributes to the advancement of combustion science and gas turbine technology.
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