Stabilization of a methane-air swirl flame by rotating nanosecond spark discharges

Jonas P. Moeck*, Deanna A. Lacoste, Daniel Durox, Thibault F. Guiberti, Thierry Schuller, Christophe O. Laux

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    Abstract

    Nanosecond spark discharges are among the most promising plasmas in view of combustion enhancement. The direct visualization of rotating nanosecond sparks stabilizing a lean swirling flame illustrates the coupling between aerodynamics, plasma, and combustion dynamics. Although it is commonly acknowledged that both thermal and chemical effects of the plasma may play a role, comprehensive understanding of the mechanism by which the discharges affect the flame has not been achieved yet.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Article number6832596
    Pages (from-to)2562-2563
    Number of pages2
    JournalIEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
    Volume42
    Issue number10
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Oct 1 2014

    Keywords

    • Plasma applications

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
    • Condensed Matter Physics

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