FLAME PROPAGATION RATES AT REDUCED PRESSURES

470034

01/01/1947

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
The application of the bunsen burner method of measuring flame velocities of gases is extended to liquid fuels by the use of a suitable vaporizer. The bunsen burner nozzle is enclosed and provision made for operation at elevated temperature, reduced pressure or both. The control apparatus which supplies a gaseous or liquid fuel as well as air for combustion is described in detail. The cone angle is obtained by measuring a “schlieren” image of the flame front which has been projected on a screen.
Curves showing flame velocities as a function of air-fuel ratio for natural gas, gasoline, and acetylene are presented. Data were taken for temperature up to 900°F and for pressures down to 3.9″ Hg absolute.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/470034
Pages
29
Citation
JOHNSTON, W., "FLAME PROPAGATION RATES AT REDUCED PRESSURES," SAE Technical Paper 470034, 1947, https://doi.org/10.4271/470034.
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Published
Jan 1, 1947
Product Code
470034
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English