Influence mechanism of jet position parameters on deflagration to detonation transition promoted by transverse jets

Zixu Zhang, Zhiwu Wang, Yang Zhang, Lisi Wei, Weifeng Qin, Xiaolong Zhao

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Abstract

Transverse jets are an effective approach for promoting deflagration to detonation transition (DDT). To reveal the influence mechanism of jet position on DDT promoted by transverse jets, this study numerically investigated two critical parameters: the distance from the first jet to the left end of the channel (L1) and the axial jet spacing (L2). The simulations were conducted in a straight channel pre-filled with stoichiometric H2/Air mixture, which also served as the jet medium. The results indicate that L1 and L2 primarily govern the DDT process by influencing the evolution of the flame, the first jet along with its upstream clockwise vortex, and the transverse wave. L1 directly controls the timing, mode, and intensity of the action of the first jet along with its upstream clockwise vortex on the initial flame. As L1 decreases, the first jet and the upstream vortex act earlier on the initial flame and exhibit better acceleration effect, thereby facilitating transverse wave formation. Smaller L2 can enhance the interactions of the first jet and the upstream vortex with the flame. Variations in L2 alter the formation mechanism and morphology of the transverse wave, as well as its interaction with the flame. The flame acceleration effect of the transverse wave depends not only on its intensity but also on its position, axial span, and propagation path. Effective coupling between transverse wave propagation and flame development is critical to maximizing the flame acceleration effect of the transverse wave.

Original languageEnglish
Article number110515
JournalAerospace Science and Technology
Volume165
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2025

Keywords

  • Detonation initiation
  • Flame acceleration
  • Jet position parameters
  • Transverse jets

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