scholarly journals Development and Experimental Validation of Large Eddy Simulation Techniques for the Prediction of Combustion-Dynamic Process in Syngas Combustion: Characterization of Autoignition, Flashback, and Flame-Liftoff at Gas-Turbine Relevant Operating Conditions

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Ihme ◽  
James Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Dynamic Process ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Syngas Combustion

Analysis of Solid Particle Ingestion and Dynamics in a Turbomachine Using Large-Eddy Simulation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Martin ◽  
Martin Thomas ◽  
Jérôme Dombard ◽  
Florent Duchaine ◽  
Laurent Gicquel
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Solid Particle ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Tip Clearance ◽  
Lagrangian Formalism ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Large Eddy

Abstract Erosion of compressor and turbine blades operating in extreme environment fouled with sand particles, ash or soot is a serious problem for gas turbine manufacturers and users. Indeed, operation of a gas turbine engine in such hostile conditions leads to drastic degradation of the aerodynamic performance of the components, mostly through surface roughness modification, tip clearance height increase or blunting of blade leading edges. To evaluate associated risks, the computation of particle trajectories and impacts through multiple turbomachinery stages by Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) seems a decent path but remains a challenge. The numerical prediction of complex turbulent flows in compressors and turbines is however necessary in such a context and validations are still required. Recently, Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) has shown promising results for compressor and turbine configurations for a wide range of operating conditions at an acceptable cost. With this in mind, this article presents the assessment of a LES solver able to treat turbomachine configurations to predict solid particle motion. To do so, the governing equations of particle dynamics are introduced using the Lagrangian formalism and are solved to compute locations and conditions of impact, namely particle velocity, angle and radius. The fully unsteady and coupled strategy is applied to blade geometries for studying the main areas and conditions of impacts obtained with LES. For comparison, a one-way coupling computation based on a mean steady flow field where only the Lagrangian particles are advanced in time is performed to evaluate the gain and drawbacks of both methods.

Towards Improved Prediction of Aero-Engine Combustor Performance Using Large Eddy Simulations

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. James ◽  
M. S. Anand ◽  
B. Sekar
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Radial Profile ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Outlet Temperature ◽  
Gas Turbine Combustor ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Aero Engine

The paper presents an assessment of large eddy simulation (LES) and conventional Reynolds averaged methods (RANS) for predicting aero-engine gas turbine combustor performance. The performance characteristic that is examined in detail is the radial burner outlet temperature (BOT) or fuel-air ratio profile. Several different combustor configurations, with variations in airflows, geometries, hole patterns and operating conditions are analyzed with both LES and RANS methods. It is seen that LES consistently produces a better match to radial profile as compared to RANS. To assess the predictive capability of LES as a design tool, pretest predictions of radial profile for a combustor configuration are also presented. Overall, the work presented indicates that LES is a more accurate tool and can be used with confidence to guide combustor design. This work is the first systematic assessment of LES versus RANS on industry-relevant aero-engine gas turbine combustors.

Modelling Strategies for Large-Eddy Simulation of Lean Burn Spray Flames

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Puggelli ◽  
D. Bertini ◽  
L. Mazzei ◽  
A. Andreini
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Nox Reduction ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Lean Burn ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Flamelet Generated Manifold ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Modelling Strategies

During the last years aero-engines are progressively evolving toward design concepts that permit improvements in terms of engine safety, fuel economy and pollutant emissions. With the aim of satisfying the strict NOx reduction targets imposed by ICAO-CAEP, lean burn technology is one of the most promising solutions even if it must face safety concerns and technical issues. Hence a depth insight on lean burn combustion is required and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) can be a useful tool for this purpose. In this work a comparison in Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) framework of two widely employed combustion approaches like the Artificially Thickened Flame (ATF) and the Flamelet Generated Manifold (FGM) is performed using ANSYS® Fluent v16.2. Two literature test cases with increasing complexity in terms of geometry, flow field and operating conditions are considered. Firstly, capabilities of FGM are evaluated on a single swirler burner operating at ambient pressure with a standard pressure atomizer for spray injection. Then a second test case, operated at 4 bar, is simulated. Here kerosene fuel is burned after an injection through a prefilming airblast atomizer within a co-rotating double swirler. Obtained comparisons with experimental results show the different capabilities of ATF and FGM in modelling the partially-premixed behaviour of the flame and provides an overview of the main strengths and limitations of the modelling strategies under investigation.

Large Eddy Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer Mechanism in Matrix Cooling Channel

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yigang Luan ◽  
Lianfeng Yang ◽  
Bo Wan ◽  
Tao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Heat Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Longitudinal Vortices ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Large Eddy

Gas turbine engines have been widely used in modern industry especially in the aviation, marine and energy fields. The efficiency of gas turbines directly affects the economy and emissions. It’s acknowledged that the higher turbine inlet temperatures contribute to the overall gas turbine engine efficiency. Since the components are subject to the heat load, the internal cooling technology of turbine blades is of vital importance to ensure the safe and normal operation. This paper is focused on exploring the flow and heat transfer mechanism in matrix cooling channels. In order to analyze the internal flow field characteristics of this cooling configuration at a Reynolds number of 30000 accurately, large eddy simulation method is carried out. Methods of vortex identification and field synergy are employed to study its flow field. Cross-sectional views of velocity in three subchannels at different positions have been presented. The results show that the airflow is strongly disturbed by the bending part. It’s concluded that due to the bending structure, the airflow becomes complex and disordered. When the airflow goes from the inlet to the turning, some small-sized and discontinuous vortices are formed. Behind the bending structure, the size of the vortices becomes big and the vortices fill the subchannels. Because of the structure of latticework, the airflow is affected by each other. Airflow in one subchannel can exert a shear force on another airflow in the opposite subchannel. It’s the force whose direction is the same as the vortex that enhances the longitudinal vortices. And the longitudinal vortices contribute to the energy exchange of the internal airflow and the heat transfer between airflow and walls. Besides, a comparison of the CFD results and the experimental data is made to prove that the numerical simulation methods are reasonable and acceptable.

Large-Eddy Simulation of Reacting Turbulent Flows in Complex Geometries

2005 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Mahesh ◽  
G. Constantinescu ◽  
S. Apte ◽  
G. Iaccarino ◽  
F. Ham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Turbulent Flows ◽  
Reacting Flows ◽  
Gas Turbine Combustor ◽  
Turbine Engine ◽  
Progress Variable ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Variable Approach ◽  
Large Eddy

Large-eddy simulation (LES) has traditionally been restricted to fairly simple geometries. This paper discusses LES of reacting flows in geometries as complex as commercial gas turbine engine combustors. The incompressible algorithm developed by Mahesh et al. (J. Comput. Phys., 2004, 197, 215–240) is extended to the zero Mach number equations with heat release. Chemical reactions are modeled using the flamelet/progress variable approach of Pierce and Moin (J. Fluid Mech., 2004, 504, 73–97). The simulations are validated against experiment for methane-air combustion in a coaxial geometry, and jet-A surrogate/air combustion in a gas-turbine combustor geometry.

Large Eddy Simulation of rich ammonia/hydrogen/air combustion in a gas turbine burner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kévin Bioche ◽  
Laurent Bricteux ◽  
Andrea Bertolino ◽  
Alessandro Parente ◽  
Julien Blondeau
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy ◽  
Gas Turbine Burner

scholarly journals Characterization of the wake of a submarine propeller via Large-Eddy simulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 138-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Posa ◽  
Riccardo Broglia ◽  
Mario Felli ◽  
Massimo Falchi ◽  
Elias Balaras
Keyword(s):  
Large Eddy Simulation ◽  
Eddy Simulation ◽  
Large Eddy
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