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Visualization of multiple scalar and velocity fields in a lifted jet flame

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The stabilization of lifted jet diffusion flames has long been a topic of interest to combustion researchers. The flame and flow morphology, the role of partial premixing, and the effects of large scale structures on the flame can be visualized through advanced optical imaging techniques. Many of the current explanations for flame stabilization can benefit from the flow and flame information provided by laser diagnostics. Additionally, the images acquired from laser diagnostic experiments reveal features invisible to the eye and line-of-sight techniques, thereby allowing a deeper insight into flame stabilization. This paper reports visualizations of flame and flow structures from Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) and Rayleigh scattering. The techniques are surveyed and the success of visualization techniques in clarifying and furthering the understanding of lifted-jet flame stabilization is discussed.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Box 7910, 27695-7910, Raleigh, NC, USA

    Watson K. A. & Lyons K. M.

  2. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 45433-7103, OH, USA

    Donbar J. M.

  3. Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc., 2786 Indian Ripple Road, 45440-3696, Dayton, OH, USA

    Carter C. D.

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Author Profile Kyle A. Watson: He received his M.S. from North Carolina State University in 1997 and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the same university. His research interests are in flame stabilization and turbulent combustion.

Kevin M. Lyons: He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University in 1994. His research interests are in the areas of flame stabilization, turbulent combustion and laser diagnostics. He is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina State University.

Jeffrey M. Donbar: He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1998. Research interests include supersonic combustion, turbulent nonpremixed combustion, and laser diagnostics. He is currently a Research Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory, WPAFB, OH.

Campbell (Cam) D. Carter: He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1990. His area of interest is laser diagnostics, particularly the application to reacting flows. He currently works for a small, employee-owned company, Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), involved in contract research.

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Watson, K.A., Lyons, K.M., Donbar, J.M. et al. Visualization of multiple scalar and velocity fields in a lifted jet flame. J Vis 3, 275–285 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03181850

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