The Formation and Evolution of Turbulent Swirling Vortex Rings Generated by Axial Swirlers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10494-019-00076-2
Abstract: The present work investigates the formation process and early stage evolution of turbulent swirling vortex rings, by using planar Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES). Vortex rings are produced in a piston-nozzle… read more here.
Keywords: swirling vortex; evolution; axial swirlers; evolution turbulent ... See more keywords
Capturing the Swirling Vortex and the Impact of Ventilation Conditions on Small-Scale Fire Whirls
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DOI: 10.3390/app10103428
Abstract: The fundamental flow structure and temperature distribution of small-scale fire whirls, including tangential and axial velocities, temperature variation, and air entrainment in the lower boundary layer, were successfully captured using a generic fire field model… read more here.
Keywords: swirling vortex; scale fire; fire whirls; fire ... See more keywords