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3 Experiments on Droplet Array <strong>Combustion</strong><br />

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Figure 3.7: Isometric and Transparent View <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Combustion</strong> Chamber. A: <strong>the</strong>rmally insulated<br />

combustion chamber, B: solenoid valve connecting vent line to outer vacuum,<br />

C: connection <strong>of</strong> sample probes with sample cylinders, D: solenoid valve for<br />

air supply, E: cooling units, F: window for backlit images, G: <strong>the</strong>rmocouple setup,<br />

H: anticipated region <strong>of</strong> vaporizing droplet array [196, 197, 208, 293, 294, 296].<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> droplet array with z = 0mm. The combustion chamber serves as an experimental<br />

environment for droplet vaporization and combustion, allowing<br />

<strong>the</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> a gaseous vapor layer around <strong>the</strong> fuel droplets by exposing<br />

<strong>the</strong>m to a “high temperature” situation. However, <strong>the</strong> preheating temperature<br />

is kept below <strong>the</strong> auto-ignition point <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fuel for all combustion runs. It<br />

is set to T Ψ = 500 K (= 226.85 ◦ C) by default. Ignition needs to be initiated by<br />

ei<strong>the</strong>r one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two hot-wire igniters (see Chap. 3.1.2).<br />

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