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On the prediction of swirling flowfields found in axisymmetric combustor geometriesThe paper reports research restricted to steady turbulence flow in axisymmetric geometries under low speed and nonreacting conditions. Numerical computations are performed for a basic two-dimensional axisymmetrical flow field similar to that found in a conventional gas turbine combustor. Calculations include a stairstep boundary representation of the expansion flow, a conventional k-epsilon turbulence model and realistic accomodation of swirl effects. A preliminary evaluation of the accuracy of computed flowfields is accomplished by comparisons with flow visualizations using neutrally-buoyant helium-filled soap bubbles as tracer particles. Comparisons of calculated results show good agreement, and it is found that a problem in swirling flows is the accuracy with which the sizes and shapes of the recirculation zones may be predicted, which may be attributed to the quality of the turbulence model.
Document ID
19820028585
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Rhode, D. L.
(Oklahoma State Univ. Stillwater, OK, United States)
Lilley, D. G.
(Oklahoma State Univ. Stillwater, OK, United States)
Mclaughlin, D. K.
(Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
82A12120
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-74
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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