Design and Validation of a Novel Test-Rig for RQL Flame Dynamics Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin March ◽  
Julian Renner ◽  
Christoph Hirsch ◽  
Thomas Sattelmayer
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Thermoacoustic Instabilities ◽  
Combustion Gases ◽  
Primary Zone ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Secondary Zone ◽  
Aero Engines ◽  
Future Work

Abstract In this paper a novel test-rig for the investigation of low-frequency thermoacoustic instabilities in aero-engines with air-staging RQL (rich-quench-lean) is presented. The new approach is to separate the rich primary zone from the lean secondary zone to allow for an isolated thermoacoustic characterization of each combustion zone. In addition the test-rig offers the possibility to combine both zones to judge the transferability of the findings from the separated to the compact configuration. The high modularity of the test-rig is already considered in the design-phase and allows a cost and time efficient manufacturing. Heat losses in the primary zone and the transition duct between the two zones play a crucial role for the functionality of the facility and are estimated during design to guarantee a stable re-ignition in the secondary zone. The main design steps in the secondary zone for achieving complete burn-out of the hot primary combustion gases are described. The realization of the acoustic excitation via loudspeakers is described and damping measures to improve combustor stability are explained. The operation of both zones, their acoustic behavior and the operational limits of the test-rig are demonstrated experimentally. They include first thermoacoustic measurement data of naturally occurring instabilities, the corresponding eigenfrequencies and the validation of the test-rig design. Finally an outlook on the future work in the research project concludes this paper.

Experimental Study on the Role of Entropy Waves in Low-Frequency Oscillations for a Diffusion Burner

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Eckstein ◽  
E. Freitag ◽  
C. Hirsch ◽  
T. Sattelmayer
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Primary Zone ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Atomization Characteristics ◽  
Aero Engines ◽  
The Impact

“Rumble” is a self-excited combustion instability, usually occurring at the start-up of aero-engines with fuel-spray atomizers at sub-idle and idle conditions, and exhibiting low limit frequencies in the range of 50 Hz to 150 Hz. Entropy waves at the (nearly) choked combustor outlet are supposed to be the key feedback-mechanism for the observed self-excited pressure oscillations. The experimental study presented here aims to clarify the role of the entropy waves for the occurrence of rumble. A generic air-blast atomizer with a design being prone to self-excitation has been incorporated into a thermoacoustic combustor test rig with variable outlet conditions. The flame thermoacoustics were characterized by recording the OH*-chemiluminescence, the dynamic pressures, the dynamic temperatures, and by applying PIV. The measurements have shown the occurrence of periodic hot spots travelling with the mean flow with considerable dispersion. Measurements have been conducted with an open-ended resonance tube in order to eliminate the impact of entropy waves on the mechanism of self-excitation. The oscillation obtained, comparable in amplitude and frequency, proved that self-excitation primarily depends on convective time delays of the droplets in the primary zone and thus on the atomization characteristics of the nozzle.

Experimental Study on the Role of Entropy Waves in Low-Frequency Oscillations in a RQL Combustor

2004 ◽  
Vol 128 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Eckstein ◽  
E. Freitag ◽  
C. Hirsch ◽  
T. Sattelmayer
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Primary Zone ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Atomization Characteristics ◽  
Aero Engines ◽  
The Impact

“Rumble” is a self-excited combustion instability, usually occurring at the start-up of aero-engines with fuel-spray atomizers at sub-idle and idle conditions, and exhibiting low limit frequencies in the range of 50Hzto150Hz. Entropy waves at the (nearly) choked combustor outlet are supposed to be the key feedback mechanism for the observed self-excited pressure oscillations. The experimental study presented here aims at clarifying the role of entropy waves in the occurrence of rumble. A generic air-blast atomizer with a design prone to self-excitation has been incorporated into a thermoacoustic combustor test rig with variable outlet conditions. The thermoacoustic response of the flame was characterized by recording the OH* chemiluminescence, the dynamic pressures, the dynamic temperatures, and by applying PIV. The measurements have shown the occurrence of periodic hot spots traveling with the mean flow with considerable dispersion. Measurements have been conducted with an open-ended resonance tube in order to eliminate the impact of entropy waves on the mechanism of self-excitation. The oscillation obtained, comparable in amplitude and frequency, proved that self-excitation primarily depends on convective time delays of the droplets in the primary zone and thus on the atomization characteristics of the nozzle.

Ground Attenuation Factor Based on Measurements

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3436-3447
Author(s):  
Dan Lin ◽  
Andrew Eng
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Attenuation Factor ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Sound Sources ◽  
Frequency Sound ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Noise Measurements ◽  
Field Sound

Assumptions made on the ground types between sound sources and receivers can significantly impact the accuracy of environmental outdoor noise prediction. A guideline is provided in ISO 9613-2 and the value of ground factor ranges from 0 to 1, depending on the coverage of porous ground. For example, a ground absorption factor of 1 is suggested for grass ground covers. However, it is unclear if the suggested values are validated. The purpose of this study is to determine the sound absorption of different types of ground by measurements. Field noise measurements were made using an omnidirectional loudspeaker and two microphones on three different types of ground in a quiet neighborhood. One microphone was located 3ft from the loudspeaker to record near field sound levels in 1/3 and 1 octave bands every second. The other microphone was located a few hundred feet away to record far field sound in the same fashion as the near field microphone. The types of ground tested were concrete, grass, and grass with trees. Based on the measurement data, it was found that grass and trees absorb high frequency sound well and a ground factor of 1 may be used for 500Hz and up when using ISO 9613-2 methodology. However, at lower frequencies (125 Hz octave band and below), grassy ground reflects sound the same as concrete surfaces. Trees absorb more low frequency sound than grass, but less than ISO 9613-2 suggested.

scholarly journals Investigation of intracochlear dual actuator stimulation in a scaled test rig

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Wouter J. van Drunen ◽  
Sarra Kacha Lachheb ◽  
Anatoly Glukhovskoy ◽  
Jens Twiefel ◽  
Marc C. Wurz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Stimulation ◽  
Residual Hearing ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Electric Acoustic Stimulation ◽  
Single Implant

AbstractFor patients suffering from profound hearing loss or deafness still having respectable residual hearing in the low frequency range, the combination of a hearing aid with a cochlear implant results in the best quality of hearing perception (EAS – electric acoustic stimulation). In order to optimize EAS, ongoing research focusses on the integration of these stimuli in a single implant device. Within this study, the performance of piezoelectric actuators, particularly the dual actuator stimulation, in a scaled uncoiled test rig was investigated.

scholarly journals Inverse Model for the Control of Induction Heat Treatments

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 2826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asadzadeh ◽  
Raninger ◽  
Prevedel ◽  
Ecker ◽  
Mücke
Keyword(s):  
Power Level ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Heat Treatments ◽  
Cylindrical Sample ◽  
Inverse Model ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Induction Heat ◽  
Current Frequency ◽  
Dependent Parameter ◽  
Heating Test

In this work, we present and test an approach based on an inverse model applicable to the control of induction heat treatments. The inverse model is comprised of a simplified analytical forward model trained with experiments to predict and control the temperature of a location in a cylindrical sample starting from any initial temperature. We solve the coupled nonlinear electromagnetic-thermal problem, which contains a temperature dependent parameter α to correct the electromagnetic field on the surface of a cylinder, and as a result effectively the modeled temperature elsewhere in the sample. A calibrated model to the measurement data applied with the process information such as the operating power level, current, frequency, and temperature provides the basic ingredients to construct an inverse model toolbox, which finally enables us to conduct experiments with more specific goals. The input set values of the power supply, i.e., the power levels in the test rig control system, are determined within an iterative framework to reach specific target temperatures in prescribed times. We verify the concept on an induction heating test rig and provide two examples to illustrate the approach. The advantages of the method lie in its simplicity, computationally cost effectiveness and independence of a prior knowledge of the internal structure of power supplies.

The Influence of Coal Slurry Fuel Properties on the Performance of a Bench Scale Two-Stage Slagging Combustor

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. H. Cowell ◽  
C. S. Wen ◽  
R. T. LeCren
Keyword(s):  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Coal Slurry ◽  
Particulate Emissions ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Bench Scale ◽  
Air Inlet ◽  
Primary Zone ◽  
Secondary Zone

Fuel specifications for a coal-fueled industrial gas turbine are being determined through bench scale testing of a two-stage slagging combustor with coal water mixtures (CWM) possessing different properties. Twelve CWMs have been formulated with variations in coal loading, ash concentration, fuel additives, coal particle size, and coal type. The test combustor is operated at 7 bars with a 600 K air inlet temperature in a high pressure test facility. The two-stage slagging combustor (TSSC) features a rich burning, slagging primary zone and a lean secondary zone. Combustor performance is characterized by measurements of pollutant emissions, slag capture, particulate emissions, and coal utilization. The combustor has demonstrated a high degree of fuel property flexibility with performance remaining above goals in most tests. The properties of the CWMs and the test results are discussed.

Experimental Evaluation of Sorbents for Sulfur Control in a Coal-Fueled Gas Turbine Slagging Combustor

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. H. Cowell ◽  
C. S. Wen ◽  
R. T. LeCren
Keyword(s):  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Capture Efficiency ◽  
Water Mixture ◽  
Dolomitic Lime ◽  
Bench Scale ◽  
Primary Zone ◽  
Secondary Zone ◽  
Sulfur Capture

A slagging combustor has been used to evaluate three calcium-based sorbents for sulfur capture efficiency in order to assess their applicability for use in a coal-fueled gas turbine. Testing is completed in a bench-scale combustor with one-tenth the heat input needed for the full-scale gas turbine. The bench-scale rig is a two-staged combustor featuring a fuel rich primary zone and a fuel lean secondary zone. The combustor is operated at 6.5 bars with inlet air preheated to 600 K. Gas temperatures of 1840 K are generated in the primary zone and 1280 K in the secondary zone. Sorbents are fed in either the secondary zone or mixed with the coal water mixture and fed into the primary zone. Dry powdered sorbents are fed into the secondary zone by an auger into one of six secondary air inlet ports. The three sorbents tested in the secondary zone include dolomite, pressure hydrated dolomitic lime, and hydrated lime. Sorbents have been tested while burning coal water mixtures with coal sulfur loadings of 0.56 to 3.13 weight percent sulfur. Sorbents are injected into the secondary zone at varying flow rates such that the calcium/sulfur ratio varies from 0.5 to 10.0. Hydrated lime exhibits the highest sulfur dioxide reductions in the exhaust of 90%. Pressure hydrated dolomitic lime and dolomite reduce SO2 concentrations by 82% and 55%, respectively. Coal sulfur loading is found to have a small influence on sorbent sulfur capture efficiency. Pressure hydrated dolomitic lime ground with the coal during coal water mixture preparation and injected into the primary zone is found to lower the sulfur dioxide concentration by an insignificant amount.

The Analysis of Heat Transfer and Thermal Stresses in Thermal Barrier Coatings under Exploitation

2012 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 530-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Sadowski ◽  
Przemysław Golewski
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Thermal Barrier ◽  
Internal Cooling ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Combustion Gases ◽  
Barrier Coating ◽  
Working Medium ◽  
Aero Engines ◽  
Abaqus Code

Effectiveness of internal combustion turbines in aero-engines is limited by comparatively low temperature of exhaust gas at the entry to turbine of the engine. A thermal efficiency and other capacities of turbine strongly depend on the ratio of the highest to the lowest temperature of a working medium. Continuous endeavour to increase the thermal resistance of engine elements requires, apart from laboratory investigations, also numerical studies in 3D of different aero-engine parts. In the present work, the effectiveness of the protection of turbine blades by thermal barrier coating and internal cooling under thermal shock cooling was analysed numerically using the ABAQUS code. The phenomenon of heating the blade from temperature of combustion gases was studied. This investigation was preceded by the CFD analysis in the ANSYS Fluent program which allows for calculation of the temperature of combustion gases. The analysis was conducted for different levels of the shock temperature, different thickness of applied TBC, produced from different kinds of materials.

Hybrid RANS-LES Modeling of the Aerothermal Field in an Annular Hot Streak Generator for the Study of Combustor–Turbine Interaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Andreini ◽  
T. Bacci ◽  
M. Insinna ◽  
L. Mazzei ◽  
S. Salvadori
Keyword(s):  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Lean Burn ◽  
Flow Physics ◽  
Safety Margins ◽  
Viable Approach ◽  
Sas Model ◽  
Aero Engines ◽  
Eu Project

The adoption of lean-burn technology in modern aero-engines influences the already critical aerothermal conditions at turbine entry, where the absence of dilution holes preserves the swirl component generated by burners and prevents any control on pattern factor. The associated uncertainty and lack of confidence entail the application of wide safety margins in turbine cooling design, with a detrimental effect on engine efficiency. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can provide a deeper understanding of the physical phenomena involved in combustor–turbine interaction, especially with hybrid Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) large eddy simulation (LES) models, such as scale adaptive simulation (SAS), which are proving to overcome the well-known limitations of the RANS approach and be a viable approach to capture the complex flow physics. This paper describes the numerical investigation on a test rig representative of a lean-burn, effusion cooled, annular combustor developed in the EU Project Full Aerothermal Combustor-Turbine interactiOns Research (FACTOR) with the aim of studying combustor–turbine interaction. Results obtained with RANS and SAS were critically compared to experimental data and analyzed to better understand the flow physics, as well as to assess the improvements related to the use of hybrid RANS-LES models. Significant discrepancies are highlighted for RANS in predicting the recirculating region, which has slight influence on the velocity field at the combustor outlet, but affects dramatically mixing and the resulting temperature distribution. The accuracy of the results achieved suggests the exploitation of SAS model with a view to the future inclusion of the nozzle guide vanes in the test rig.

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