研究目的
Investigating the premixed H2-air combustion with and without porous medium in varied size combustors for thermophotovoltaic system applications.
研究成果
The combustion characteristics, flame stability, and thermal performance in the combustion chamber with porous medium are remarkably changed in comparison with the free flame. The operation condition is limited by the combustor size and flame speed. The insert of porous medium in the combustor effectively enhances the heat transfer and improves the energy conversion from chemical energy to radiation power. Combustor C7-27 obtains a high Pe = 1.41 W and η = 1.39% under mh = 3.03 g/h and Φ = 0.85, which indicates that there exists an optimal balance between the increase of As and the reduction of radiation temperature.
研究不足
The technical and application constraints include the large surface-area–to–volume ratio of the micro/mesoscale combustor, the small combustion chamber dimensions, and the high heat loss ratio which are against the stabilization of combustion.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Experimental tests combined with numerical simulations are carried out to investigate the premixed H2-air combustion with and without porous medium. The standard k-ε model and the P1 radiation model are employed for numerical simulations.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The combustors are fabricated with stainless steel, and the inserted porous medium is made by rolled-up the 304 stainless steel mesh. The outer wall temperature of micro combustor is measured by a non-contact thermometer.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Mass Flow Controllers for controlling the mass flow rate and equivalence ratio, a hydrogen tank, an air compressor, an electric spark generator for ignition, and a non-contact thermometer for measuring the outer wall temperature.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Premixed H2-air is ignited by an electric spark generator and burned in the combustor with a fixed initial pressure and temperature. The outer wall temperature is measured and recorded.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The numerical simulation of premixed H2-air combustion is conducted by using ANSYS-FLUENT 19.0. The equations are discretized with a second-order upwind scheme and solved with an implicit finite-volume based SIMPLE algorithm.
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