Purpose of the Laboratory
Experimental studies on reactive flows and propulsion systems, which is a fundamental research area in Aerospace Engineering disciplines.
Mission of the Laboratory
Providing laboratory environment and facilities at a standard that can meet the requirements of the studies to be carried out on reactive flows.
Research and Application Areas
Experimental investigation of premixed flames, split jet flames, spray combustion. Fuel injector characterization.
Facilities
Photodiode
Piezoelectric pressure gauge
Lambert Instruments, image intensifier
Chemiluminescence Imaging (OH/CH)
Flame Front Imaging with Oil
Emission and Combustion Efficiency Measurement (NOx, CO,CO2, O2)
Tektronix, Oscilloscope
Stereoscopic PIV System
Interferometric Droplet Size Measurement (IPI)
Tektronix, Digital Multimeter
BNC, 8 Channel Delay Generator
Stanford, 4 Channel Delay Generator
Long Distance Microscope
Spellman, High Voltage Power Supply, 0-10 kV
Thorlabs, Optical Table
Quad Amplifier
National Instruments, Data Acquisition System
Cole Parmer, Syringe Pump
Mass Flow Controllers (3 pcs)
High Temperature Resistant Thermocouples (Type B)
Researcher Information
3 faculty members, 1 doctoral student, 1 graduate student and 1 undergraduate student work in the laboratory.