On the Mechanism Responsible for Extreme Turbulence Intensity Generation in the Hi-Pilot Burner

Isaac G. Boxx; Aaron W. Skiba; Campbell D. Carter; Alberto Ceschin; Francisco E.Hernández Pérez; Hong G. Im

doi:10.1007/s10494-022-00328-8

On the Mechanism Responsible for Extreme Turbulence Intensity Generation in the Hi-Pilot Burner

Isaac G. Boxx^*, Aaron W. Skiba, Campbell D. Carter, Alberto Ceschin, Francisco E.Hernández Pérez, Hong G. Im

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Abstract

In this study, we apply particle image velocimetry (PIV), hot-wire anemometry (HWA), and large-eddy simulation (LES) to identify and characterize a key mechanism by which high-intensity turbulence measured in the “Hi-Pilot” burner is generated. Large-scale oscillation of the high-velocity jet core about its own mean axial centerline is identified as a dominant feature of the turbulent flow field produced by this piloted Bunsen burner. This oscillation is linked to unsteady flow separation along the expanding section of the reactant nozzle and appears stochastic in nature. It occurs over a range of frequencies (100–300 Hz) well below where the turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) spectrum begins to follow a – 5/3 power law and results in a flow with significant scale separation in the TKE spectrum. Although scale separation and intermittency are not unusual in turbulent flows, this insight should inform analysis and interpretation of previous, and future studies of this unique test case.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	411-433
Number of pages	23
Journal	Flow, Turbulence and Combustion
Volume	109
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-022-00328-8
State	Published - Aug 2022

Keywords

Extreme turbulence intensity
Flamelet
Hi-Pilot burner
Jet oscillation
Premixed flames

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemical Engineering
General Physics and Astronomy
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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