Single-and double-helix vortex breakdown as two dominant global modes in turbulent swirling jet flow

M Vanierschot, JS Müller, M Sieber… - Journal of Fluid …, 2020 - cambridge.org
In this paper, we study the shape and dynamics of helical coherent structures found in the
flow field of an annular swirling jet undergoing vortex breakdown. The flow field is studied by …

[HTML][HTML] Experiments and modelling of biomass pulverisation in swirling and non-swirling bluff body-stabilised turbulent annular flows

SE Gillani, YM Al-Abdeli, ZF Tian - Powder Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Deeper insights into particle loading have practical significance in applications particularly
when this affects fuel-oxidiser mixing and flame stabilisation, as occurs in pulverised fuel …

Experiments into the interaction of side dilution jets with bluff-body stabilised annular jets

SE Gillani, YM Al-Abdeli - Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Fundamental insights into the effects of side dilution jets on the flow behaviour and
turbulence field in gas turbine combustors further advances the ability to use these jets to …

Effects of the bluff-body diameter on the flow-field characteristics of non-premixed turbulent highly-sooting flames

A Rowhani, ZW Sun, PR Medwell… - Combustion Science …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This paper presents a joint experimental and computational study of the effect of the bluff-
body diameter on the flow field and residence time distribution (RTD) in a set of turbulent …

Shaping air flow characteristics of a high-speed rotary-bell sprayer for automotive painting processes

C Stevenin, Y Béreaux… - Journal of Fluids …, 2015 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Electrostatic rotary bell sprayers (ERBS) are widely used in automotive painting
applications. These processes involve complex airflows to shape paint sprays and transport …

Experimental study on characteristics of the jet flow from an aircraft gasper

S Dai, H Sun, W Liu, Y Guo, N Jiang, J Liu - Building and Environment, 2015 - Elsevier
Ventilation air distribution in commercial airliner cabins is crucial for creating a thermally
comfortable and healthy cabin environment. The cabin air distribution is controlled by supply …

Effect of side dilution jets on the velocity field and mixing in swirl and bluff-body stabilised annular confined flows

SE Gillani, YM Al-Abdeli… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Stationary and mobile power generation systems, as well as those for aero propulsion,
continue to rely heavily on gas turbines. Operational envelopes which critically depends on …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of side dilution jets on swirling and non-swirling pulverised biomass turbulent annular flows

SE Gillani, YM Al-Abdeli, ZF Tian - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of pulverised biomass in non-premixed combustion systems, featuring turbulent
annular flows (swirling, non-swirling) with downstream air dilution jets, is of immense …

Asymmetric vortex shedding in the wake of an abruptly expanding annular jet

M Vanierschot, M Percin, BW van Oudheusden - Experiments in Fluids, 2021 - Springer
In this paper, the structure of the turbulent wake behind the inner tube of a suddenly
expanding annular jet flow is studied. The flow field is measured using tomographic particle …

Experimental investigation on particle entrainment behaviors near a nozzle in gas–particle coaxial jets

C Fang, J Xu, H Zhao, W Li, H Liu - Powder Technology, 2015 - Elsevier
The particle entrainment behaviors at the outlet of a nozzle in the gas–particle coaxial jets
are experimentally investigated by morphology. The particles in the surface of the granular …