Numerical simulation of combustion instability in a model ramjet combustor

Fei Qin, Guoqiang He, Jiang Li, Peijin Liu, Yang Liu

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Abstract

Ramjets exhibit undesirable combustion instabilities under certain operating conditions. In this paper, large-eddy simulation(LES) and premixed combustion model have been efficiently implemented to study combustion instabilities in ramjet combustors. The main objective is to predict dominant frequencies and various flow features of the combustors. Combustion instabilities in the ramjet dump combustor have been numerically simulated. Low-frequency, large-amplitude instabilities are observed, and instability frequencies and flame spread during various operating conditions are in good agreement with experimental observations. The results show large vortex structures dominate the flame propagation and vortex convection coupled unsteady heat release excites pressure oscillation in ramjet combustor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Pages7294-7300
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2007
Event43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 8 Jul 200711 Jul 2007

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Volume7

Conference

Conference43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period8/07/0711/07/07

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