Evaluation of ash particle rebounds in a simulated gas turbine environment

Michael J. Lawrence, Steven M. Whitaker, Jeffrey P. Bons, Manuel R. Villalpando, Teresa Palacios Garcia, Edgar Lara-Curzio

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Abstract

A combustion rig was used to determine the coefficient of restitution of bituminous ash particles in a simulated gas turbine environment up to temperatures of 2100°F. The impact angle, impact velocity, particle size, and particle temperature were varied, and the effects of these variables on the particle rebound characteristics were examined. For the ash tested in these experiments, it was found that the total coefficient of restitution generally decreased with particle size and impact velocity. Unexpectedly, the coefficient of restitution increased with temperature up to approximately 1500-1750°F, before decreasing at higher temperatures. Similarly, the coefficient of restitution increased with increasing impact angle up to approximately 40°, before generally decreasing toward 90°. Possible explanations for these trends are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages1-16
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781624102561
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2014 - National Harbor, United States
Duration: Jan 13 2014Jan 17 2014

Publication series

Name52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting

Conference

Conference52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNational Harbor
Period01/13/1401/17/14

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