ISSN:
1432-2153
Keywords:
Key words:Inhibitor, Halon, Turbulent flames, Transition to detonation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
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Technology
Notes:
Abstract. The influence of an inhibitor (CF $_3$ Br or Halon 1301) on the propagation of high-speed turbulent flames, quasi-detonations and the transition to detonation has been investigated for methane-air, propane-air and acetylene-air mixtures. The experiments are carried out in a 13 m tube (15 cm diameter) filled with regularly spaced orifice plates (blockage ratio of 0.39) to ensure rapid flame acceleration. In all cases, the addition of the inhibitor reduces the turbulent flame velocity and extinguishes the flame with sufficient inhibitor concentration (2.7% and 7.5% for methane-air and propane-air, respectively). For acetylene-air mixtures, the quasi-detonation speed is progressively reduced with increasing inhibitor concentration and eventually causes the failure of the quasi-detonation and transition back to a fast turbulent flame. The inhibitor also narrows the propagation limits in all cases. To elucidate the inhibition mechanism, detailed modelling of both the turbulent flame structure as well as the chemical kinetics are required.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00003876
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