The self-ignition characteristics of a solid fuel under supersonic flow have been investigated theoretically and numerically. Time-dependent two-dimensional axisymmetric compressible Navier–Stokes equations and species transport equations are solved numerically. Turbulence closure is achieved using the shear stress transport k - ω model. Polymethylmethacrylate fuel and a global one-step reaction mechanism are used in this study. The reaction rate is determined by finite-rate chemical kinetics with the turbulence–chemistry interaction modeled by an eddy-dissipation model. The numerical results generally agree with the experimental data in the published literature. The flame spread and pressurization during the self-ignition of polymethylmethacrylate in the combustor have been studied. The effect of inlet flow conditions and the geometry of the combustor on self-ignition behavior have been analyzed. Three stages of flame spread (namely, heat accumulation, secondary recirculation zone self-ignition, and orderly flame spreading) are identified during the self-ignition transient. Pressurization in the combustor during the third stage is evident. Self-ignition of the solid fuel can be affected by three kinds of limits: namely, lean oxygen, rich oxygen, and total temperature inlet conditions. A relatively long and deep cavity is beneficial to establish self-ignition. It is suggested that a step-type cavity can enhance self-ignition performance.


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    Title :

    Numerical Investigation of Self-Ignition Characteristics of Solid-Fuel Scramjet Combustor


    Contributors:
    Chi, Hong-wei (author) / Wei, Zhi-jun (author) / Wang, Li-he (author) / Li, Biao (author) / Wu, Zhi-wen (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2015-07-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper , Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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