An Experimental Study of Chemically Reacting Turbulent Free Shear Layers

An Experimental Study of Chemically Reacting Turbulent Free Shear Layers
Author: Robert K. Gould
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1978
Genre: Chemiluminescence
ISBN:

The objective of this program is to measure species concentrations and their statistical properties at points in well-characterized chemically reacting turbulent flows. Such measurements are required for (i) testing theories of reacting turbulent systems and (ii) as input to models which predict the behavior of practical combustors. The model chemical reaction being used to study turbulent mixing/reacting flows is the NO/O3 reaction. A photolysis/chemiluminescence technique is used to measure reactant concentrations, (NO) and (O3), and a product concentration, (NO2), simultaneously at points in the flow field. From such measurements, the required statistical quantities, i.e., probability density functions (pdf) and correlations of reactants and product concentrations, are being developed. These data are supplemented by measurements of the turbulence power spectra and intensity at the same points. During this quarter an examination of the signal collection optics has led to readjustments with reduced errors.

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1250
Release: 1979
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index