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  • Temperature Evolution of Spark Kernels in Quiescent and Cross-flow Conditions

    Creator:
    Okhovat, Sebastian
    Abstract:
    Numerous physical and chemical processes are required for successful ignition of a flammable mixture, many of which have been well characterized. However, one aspect of the ignition process that has received limited consideration is understanding the temperature of the spark kernel. A spark kernel is the volume of heated gas...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ David L. Blunck

  • Turbulent Combustion Analysis of Large Hydrocarbon Fuels in a Reduced Pressure Environment

    Creator:
    Schorn, Nathan E.
    Abstract:
    The aviation industry is pushing for better fuels and gas turbine engines for several reasons: cost, emissions, and to a lesser extent high-altitude relights. One aspect that research has been focused on to help reduce costs, emissions and better understand high-altitude relights is studying the combustion behavior of the fuel...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Large Hydrocarbon Fuels in a Reduced Pressure Environment Abstract approved: David L. Blunck The

  • Radiation Emissions from Turbulent Premixed Jet-A/Air Flames Diluted with Combustion Products

    Creator:
    Hoter, Zohar R.
    Abstract:
    Heat flux measurements of radiation emissions from turbulent premixed flames diluted with N 2 and CO 2 were taken to identify sensitivities of radiation heat loss to diluent fraction and species. This work is motivated by the desire to better characterise radiant heat transfer in the presence of combustion products,...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ David Blunck Heat flux measurements of radiation emissions from turbulent premixed

  • Effects of thermal stressing on the turbulent flame speed of jet fuel

    Creator:
    Alkhalifa, Ammar M.
    Abstract:
    Gas turbine engines for propulsion applications can use fuel as a coolant, exposing the fuel to high temperatures well within the ranges associated with thermal decomposition. Species produced as a result of these processes have been shown to correlate with changes in the combustion performance of the fuels. In this...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    , OR, 97330, United States David L. Blunck‡ Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United