Interference Effects in Multiple Gaseous Diffusion Flames

  • S.K.A. Somaraj Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
  • K. S. Padiyar Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
  • R. Natarajan Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.38.5846
Keywords: Multiple diffusion flames, Nozzle velocity

Abstract

Interference effects in multiple diffusion flames have been investigated. The study involved the experimental determination of flame heights of LPG diffusion flames issuing through orifices of two different diameters, viz., 1.3 and 1.7 mm. arranged in two different configurations, as a function of nozzle velocity and spacing between individual jets. The flame heights were measured from direct photographs. The interference effects arise principally as a result of oxygen starvation at close separation and lead to increased flame sizes:These effects are more pronounced in the five-burner arrangement and for the smaller orifice. They decrease with both spacing and nozzle velocity.

Author Biographies

S.K.A. Somaraj, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-600 036
K. S. Padiyar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-600 036
R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-600 036
Published
2014-01-09
How to Cite
Somaraj, S., Padiyar, K., & Natarajan, R. (2014). Interference Effects in Multiple Gaseous Diffusion Flames. Defence Science Journal, 38(3), 245-259. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.38.5846
Issue
Vol 38 No 3
Section
General Papers
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