Experimental and Numerical Definition of the Reverse Vortex Combustor Parameters

Theoretical and experimental investigations of a gaseous fuel burning reverse vortex combustor have been conducted. A generalized method based on numerical solution of the conservation and transport equations for multi-component, chemically reactive turbulent system was utilized. Selected models of turbulent transposition provide adequate description of the working processes in similar combustion systems with strongly swirling flows. Obtained results and recommendations can be used for the reverse vortex combustor operation modes and geometry optimization, perspective combustors for propulsion and power generation design and engineering.