Mentor: Kareem Ahmed
Description: The research project will develop a Matlab model for an advanced 3D tomographic optical diagnostic technique of flames and will use this model to investigate and measure heat release in premixed hypersonic compressible turbulent flames. This model will aid in the characterization of flames; for example, knowing the flame temperature is important to maximize efficiency and validate models for hypersonic propulsion. The research will study the heat and temperature of the flames formed using this tomographic optical model to determine the efficiency of hypersonic compressible flames. Highly turbulent flames have a significant advantage relative to laminar flames, since the turbulent burning velocity is significantly higher and the compressibility results in constant volume pressure gain. The research will test various turbulent flame regimes using this optical diagnostics technique to assess the different temperature and efficiency effects of turbulent flames. The project will document the model of the flame and measurement technique to make comparisons for the various turbulent flame regimes.
The outcomes of the project will be an image processing Matlab model and the analysis comparison study of various hypersonic compressible turbulent flames. The results from the research will be presented in a conference paper report. With early training in ANSYS, the REU student will help the research group to leverage simulation tools across software platforms.
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