A comparative study of the simulation of turbulent ethanol spray flames

Colin R. Heye*, Agisilaos Kourmatzis, Venkat Raman, Assaad R. Masri

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Abstract

Experimental data for a series of spray flames is utilized to perform analysis of validation studies conducted by multiple contributors. In this multiphase context, various choices for boundary conditions as well as modeling frameworks and formulations are evaluated. Both large eddy simulation (LES) and Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approaches showed the ability to capture droplet evolution with regards to mean and fluctuating velocities. This accuracy is contingent on the proper specification of both droplet and gas phase velocities at the jet exit. The combined effect of combustion and evaporation model choices impacts the downstream volume flux of droplets and resulting gas phase temperature. Further investigation is required to isolate individual model effects for high-temperature spray-laden environments. Proposed solutions involve the simulation of a wider array of flow conditions or lowerlevel experiments to remove the effects of model coupling.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExperiments and Numerical Simulations of Turbulent Combustion of Diluted Sprays - TCS 3: Third International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion
EditorsBart Merci, Eva Gutheil
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer, Springer Nature
Pages31-54
Number of pages24
Volume19
ISBN (Print)9783319046778
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Workshops on Turbulent Spray Combustion, 2012 - Heidelberg, Germany
Duration: 2 Sept 20122 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameERCOFTAC Series
Volume19
ISSN (Print)13824309
ISSN (Electronic)22151826

Other

Other3rd International Workshops on Turbulent Spray Combustion, 2012
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHeidelberg
Period2/09/122/09/12

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