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Physics of Turbulent Jet Ignition

Mechanisms and Dynamics of Ultra-lean Combustion

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  • Explores how to design a safe and reliable gas engine combustor operating at ultra-lean conditions
  • Contains an introduction and background information on emission regulation and penalties, natural gas and hydrogen, and greenhouse emissions
  • Contains chapters on multi-jet ignition, impinging jet ignition, and supersonic jet ignition

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Introduction

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 1-13
  3. Ignition Mechanisms

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 15-34
  4. Schlieren Image Velocimetry (SIV)

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 35-64
  5. Supersonic Jet Ignition

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 65-100
  6. Combustion Instability at Lean Limit

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 101-127
  7. Ignition by Multiple Jets

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 129-158
  8. Impinging Jet Ignition

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 159-180
  9. Flame Propagation in Microchannels

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 181-195
  10. Summary and Outlook

    • Sayan Biswas
    Pages 197-202
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 203-216

About this book

This book focuses on developing strategies for ultra-lean combustion of natural gas and hydrogen, and contributes to the research on extending the lean flammability limit of hydrogen and air using a hot supersonic jet. The author addresses experimental methods, data analysis techniques, and results throughout each chapter and:
  • Explains the fundamental mechanisms behind turbulent hot jet ignition using non-dimensional analysis
  • Explores ignition characteristics by impinging hot jet and multiple jets in relation to better controllability and lean combustion
  • Explores how different instability modes interact with the acoustic modes of the combustion chamber.

This book provides a potential answer to some of the issues that arise from lean engine operation, such as poor ignition, engine misfire, cycle-to-cycle variability, combustion instability, reduction in efficiency, and an increase in unburned hydrocarbon emissions. This thesis was submitted to and approved by Purdue University.


Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

    Sayan Biswas

About the author

Sayan Biswas received his PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University in 2017. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Magoon Award for Excellence in Teaching from the College of Engineering, Purdue University, in 2017.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Physics of Turbulent Jet Ignition

  • Book Subtitle: Mechanisms and Dynamics of Ultra-lean Combustion

  • Authors: Sayan Biswas

  • Series Title: Springer Theses

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76243-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-76242-5Published: 18 May 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09440-9Published: 24 January 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-76243-2Published: 03 May 2018

  • Series ISSN: 2190-5053

  • Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 216

  • Number of Illustrations: 23 b/w illustrations, 108 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Engineering Fluid Dynamics, Renewable and Green Energy

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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