THERMAL SCIENCE
International Scientific Journal
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF VOLUME FORCES ON FLAME PROPAGATION CHARACTERISTICS IN A ROTATING PIPE
ABSTRACT
The combustion of fuel under intense volumetric forces has the potential to enhance the velocity of flame propagation. To investigate the influence of volumetric forces on the combustion process and the characteristics of flame propagation within fuel, this research paper conducted a numerical analysis of a 2-D rotating pipe subjected to varying volumetric forces. The findings reveal that, within a specific range, an augmentation in volumetric forces progressively elevates both the global and localized speeds of flame propagation. The primary rationale behind the heightened flame propagation speed under intense volumetric forces lies in the fact that the increase in such forces facilitates an enlargement of the interface area between the burned and unburned gases. This, in turn, fortifies the transfer of heat and the chemical reaction rate between the two, effectively shortening the duration of combustion and augmenting the speed of flame propagation. At exceedingly low volumetric forces, the pressure wave generated by combustion in the pipe exerts a certain influence on the speed of flame propagation and the progression of the flame
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PAPER SUBMITTED: 2023-06-04
PAPER REVISED: 2023-08-17
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2023-08-22
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2023-10-08
THERMAL SCIENCE YEAR
2024, VOLUME
28, ISSUE
Issue 2, PAGES [1781 - 1793]
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