On the transition between two-phase and single-phase interface dynamics in multicomponent fluids at supercritical pressures

RN Dahms, JC Oefelein - Physics of Fluids, 2013 - pubs.aip.org
A theory that explains the operating pressures where liquid injection processes transition
from exhibiting classical two-phase spray atomization phenomena to single-phase diffusion …

Understanding high-pressure gas-liquid interface phenomena in diesel engines

RN Dahms, J Manin, LM Pickett, JC Oefelein - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - Elsevier
Injection of liquid fuel (or oxidizer in the case of liquid rockets) in systems where the working
fluid exceeds the thermodynamic critical condition of the liquid phase is not well understood …

Counterflow diffusion flames of general fluids: Oxygen/hydrogen mixtures

G Ribert, N Zong, V Yang, L Pons, N Darabiha… - Combustion and …, 2008 - Elsevier
A comprehensive framework has been established for studying laminar counterflow diffusion
flames for general fluids over the entire regime of thermodynamic states. The model …

Mixing and combustion of cryogenic oxygen-hydrogen shear-coaxial jet flames at supercritical pressure

JC Oefelein - Combustion Science and Technology, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
This paper extends past analyses of liquid-oxygen-hydrogen flames at supercritical pressure
by providing quantitative results that characterize multicomponent diffusion processes in the …

Large-eddy simulation of oxygen/methane flames under transcritical conditions

T Schmitt, Y Méry, M Boileau, S Candel - Proceedings of the Combustion …, 2011 - Elsevier
Large-Eddy Simulation of transcritical combustion is considered in this article. This analysis
is motivated by rocket propulsion applications where cryogenic oxygen is injected at low …

Survey of turbulent combustion models for large-eddy simulations of propulsive flowfields

RS Miller, JW Foster - AIAA Journal, 2016 - arc.aiaa.org
THIS review of multiregime large-eddy simulation (LES) approaches is motivated by
propulsive applications. Such applications cover a broad range of combustion regimes, with …

Non-equilibrium gas–liquid interface dynamics in high-pressure liquid injection systems

RN Dahms, JC Oefelein - Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2015 - Elsevier
The transition of classical spray atomization processes to single-phase continuous dense-
fluid mixing dynamics with diminished surface tension forces is poorly understood. Recently …

Large-eddy simulation of supercritical fluid injection

X Petit, G Ribert, G Lartigue, P Domingo - The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2013 - Elsevier
Mixing is a key point for thrust and efficiency of combustion systems. It becomes crucial in
the case Liquid Rocket Engines as large investments are involved. Besides, the pressure in …

A non-premixed combustion model based on flame structure analysis at supercritical pressures

G Lacaze, JC Oefelein - Combustion and Flame, 2012 - Elsevier
This work presents a study of non-premixed flames at supercritical-pressure conditions.
Emphasis is placed on flame stability in liquid rocket engines fueled with liquid oxygen and …

Liquid jet breakup regimes at supercritical pressures

RN Dahms, JC Oefelein - Combustion and Flame, 2015 - Elsevier
Previously, a theory has been presented that explains how discrete vapor–liquid interfaces
become diminished at certain high-pressure conditions in a manner that leads to well known …