Determining the topology of hydrogen flame using computed tomography of chemiluminescence

With ongoing research towards clean combustion, hydrogen has been identified as a potential alternative to natural gas fuel, for example in power generation sectors utilizing gas turbines because of their inherent nature of being a carbon-free energy carrier. However, it is crucial to clarify that the ultimate goal is not just carbon-free...

Boundary layer flashback prevention by active control: Combining process and control engineering knowledge

Hydrogen is a promising fuel for both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and being used as an energy carrier for renewable energy sources. The adaption of hydrogen instead of natural gas as a fuel in gas turbine combustors introduces additional challenges regarding flame stability. One instabilities is boundary layer flashback. This phenomenon...

Adverse pressure gradient flows and their influence on boundary layer flashback

Flame flashback is a failure mode in the operation of lean premixed combustion system. Due to higher flame speeds and lower quenching distances, hydrogen-rich fuel mixtures are prone to boundary layer flashback (BLF), where mixture flow speeds are low compared to the local flow velocity. Research at TU Munich (Eichler 2011) has resulted in new...

Boundary layer flashback prediction for low emissions full hydrogen gas turbine burners using flow simulation

Flame flashback is an intrinsic problem in lean premixed combustion. Due to higher flame speeds and lower quenching distances, hydrogen-rich fuel mixtures are especially prone to boundary layer flashback (BLF). Research at TU Munich (Eichler 2011, Baumgartner 2014) has resulted in new insights into the mechanism of BLF, revealing a strong...