Using the concept of mixture fraction and progress variable within the framework of the URANS-equations (Standard k-epsilon model), the ignition and combustion process in a prechamber-ignited large bore gas engine has been modelled. Assuming 1-step chemistry, a novel source term for the transport equation of the progress variable has been derived. Therefore, the expressions of two existing combustion models (TFC and Schmid) have been combined. In order to reflect the properties of the reacting jets, that ignite the lean mixture of the main chamber, the source term is multiplied by a quenching factor. Taking into account the spontaneous ignition at a hot surface, an additional transport equation for a so-called "ignition species" is solved. The validity of the model assumptions has been verified by comparing the numerical results to the experimental values of a rapid compression machine, a dynamically loaded high pressure vessel and a large bore gas engine.
«Using the concept of mixture fraction and progress variable within the framework of the URANS-equations (Standard k-epsilon model), the ignition and combustion process in a prechamber-ignited large bore gas engine has been modelled. Assuming 1-step chemistry, a novel source term for the transport equation of the progress variable has been derived. Therefore, the expressions of two existing combustion models (TFC and Schmid) have been combined. In order to reflect the properties of the reacting j...
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