The effect of turbulent flow-fields on a premixed flame-front has been of
considerable interest in the field of combustion research. Modern laser diagnostics
allow the measurement of important parameters such as species ...
This study at Cranfield University was initiated by my sponsoring company’s desire to
improve its Steam Turbine design capability. In particular it was thought that emerging
Computational Fluid Dynamics software might ...
The ability to accurately predict the entire performance range of a centrifugal
pump is commercially valuable. Pump manufacturers are reluctant to diversify
their product portfolios unless they have confidence in their ...
Wavelength division multiplexed arrays of in-fibre Bragg gratings (IFBGs)
are fabricated in hydrogen loaded optical fibres. The IFBG arrays are embedded into a
carbon fibre composite test beam for the purpose of quantitative ...
In order to minimise the environmental impact of combustion emissions, radically new
combustor concepts are under development. Lean premixed prevaporised (LPP)
combustion has the greatest potential to achieve low emissions, ...
Three dimensional complex flows particularly those of turbomachinery present
challenges to current measurement technology in terms of restricted optical access,
measurement accuracy for the on-axis velocity component, ...
The developm ent of an optimising model predictive controller for dom estic storage
radiators w as the ultimate goal of this research project. Neural networks are used
to create empirical m odels that are used to predict ...
Diffusers are necessary to convert the high velocity head of centrifugal
compressor discharge flow into useful static pressure. One diffuser type that has shown a
great deal of promise, particularly at high pressure ...