Authors: F. Ibarreta and C. J. Sung

Direct link to the paper: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.44.003565

Abstract:

Rainbow schlieren deflectometry (RSD) provides a simple and nonintrusive way of determining the temperature field of axisymmetric flames. This technique is specially suited for the detection of large temperature gradients, such as those near the flame location. We explore the feasibility and accuracy of using RSD to obtain the flame location and thermal structure of premixed Bunsen flames for varying fuel types, equivalence ratios, and soot loadings. Uncertainty analysis is also carried out to provide various ways to reduce RSD experimental error. The RSD technique is demonstrated to give useful data even for moderately and heavily sooting flames.

Citation: F. Ibarreta and C. J. Sung, “Flame Temperature and Location Measurements of Sooting Premixed Bunsen Flames by Rainbow Schlieren Deflectometry,” Applied Optics 44 (17), 3565-3575 (2005).