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Perspective of laser-induced plasma ignition of hydrocarbon fuel in Scramjet engine

  • Leichao Yang*
  • , Xiaohui Li
  • , Jianhan Liang
  • , Xin Yu
  • , Xipeng Li
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • National University of Defense Technology

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Abstract

Laser-induced plasma ignition of an ethylene fuelled cavity was successfully conducted in a model scramjet engine combustor. The ethylene was injected 10mm upstream of cavity flameholder from 3 orifices 60 degree inclined relative to freestream direction. The 1064nm laser beam, from a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser source running at 3Hz and 200mJ per pulse, was focused into cavity for ignition. High speed photography was used to capture the transient ignition process. The laser-induced gas breakdown, flame kernel generation and propagation were all recorded and ensuing stable supersonic combustion was established in cavity. The flame kernel is found rotating anti-clockwise and gradually moves upwards as the entrainment of circulation flow in cavity. The flame is then stretched from leading edge to trailing edge to fully fill the entire cavity. Eventually, a stable combustion is achieved roughly 900μs after the laser pulse. The results show promising potentials for practical application. The perspective of laser-induced plasma ignition of hydrocarbon fuel in scramjet engine is outlined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected Papers of the Photoelectronic Technology Committee Conferences held November 2015
EditorsYueguang Lv, Weimin Bao
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628418811
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventInternational Symposia on Atmosphere Optics and Adaptive Optics, Testing and Driving of Laser Fusion Energy Technology, High-performance Special Optical Film Technology, Novel Navigation Technology, Monitoring, Early Warning, Removal Technology of Space Targets and Debris, and UAV Payload Technology - Chengdu and Suzhou, China
Duration: 15 Nov 201528 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9796
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposia on Atmosphere Optics and Adaptive Optics, Testing and Driving of Laser Fusion Energy Technology, High-performance Special Optical Film Technology, Novel Navigation Technology, Monitoring, Early Warning, Removal Technology of Space Targets and Debris, and UAV Payload Technology
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu and Suzhou
Period15/11/1528/11/15

Keywords

  • Ignition
  • Laser-induced Plasma
  • Scramjet Engine

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