Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field

To explore the influence of an applied magnetic field on non-premixed diffusion flames, a methane non-premixed diffusion flame combustion system was constructed. MATLAB was utilized for processing flame split-frame images, while DPIV technology was employed to analyze the two-dimensional instantaneo...

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Main Authors: Yaqing Li, Haochen Li, Jun Deng, Yutao Zhang, Chi-Min Shu, Qiang Guo, Bo Che
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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Haochen Li
Jun Deng
Yutao Zhang
Chi-Min Shu
Qiang Guo
Bo Che
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Jun Deng
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Chi-Min Shu
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Bo Che
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description To explore the influence of an applied magnetic field on non-premixed diffusion flames, a methane non-premixed diffusion flame combustion system was constructed. MATLAB was utilized for processing flame split-frame images, while DPIV technology was employed to analyze the two-dimensional instantaneous flow field of the flame. A custom-built Langmuir ion probe was used to monitor the variation in flame ionic current concentration. The study reveals that under constant excitation voltage, magnetic intensity along the flame axis decreases linearly with nozzle distance, exceeding a 60 % reduction. In a negative gradient field, the flame elongates, with height increasing and width narrowing as the magnetic field gradient intensifies. The applied magnetic field raised the average flame temperature significantly, peaking at a 379.4 °C increase for a 20 mm nozzle at 100 V, while jet exit temperature decreased with higher flow rates. Ionic current along the flame axis increased with nozzle distance, improving combustion efficiency. At a flow rate of 0.60 slpm, ionic current dropped sharply at the jet exit due to charged particle accumulation near the flame tip. The ionic current rose from sub-microamp to microamp levels under the magnetic field, providing valuable insights for flame combustion regulation.
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spelling doaj-art-7775c2d4f088428fbd0ae11d06a5f2292025-08-20T01:57:40ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-04-016810594410.1016/j.csite.2025.105944Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic fieldYaqing Li0Haochen Li1Jun Deng2Yutao Zhang3Chi-Min Shu4Qiang Guo5Bo Che6School of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Coal Fire, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Coal Fire, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Corresponding author. School of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi Province, PR China.School of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Coal Fire, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Corresponding author. School of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi Province, PR China.School of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Coal Fire, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR ChinaDepartment of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin, Douliou, 64002, Taiwan, ROCSchool of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Coal Fire, No. 58, Yanta Mid. Rd., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR ChinaTo explore the influence of an applied magnetic field on non-premixed diffusion flames, a methane non-premixed diffusion flame combustion system was constructed. MATLAB was utilized for processing flame split-frame images, while DPIV technology was employed to analyze the two-dimensional instantaneous flow field of the flame. A custom-built Langmuir ion probe was used to monitor the variation in flame ionic current concentration. The study reveals that under constant excitation voltage, magnetic intensity along the flame axis decreases linearly with nozzle distance, exceeding a 60 % reduction. In a negative gradient field, the flame elongates, with height increasing and width narrowing as the magnetic field gradient intensifies. The applied magnetic field raised the average flame temperature significantly, peaking at a 379.4 °C increase for a 20 mm nozzle at 100 V, while jet exit temperature decreased with higher flow rates. Ionic current along the flame axis increased with nozzle distance, improving combustion efficiency. At a flow rate of 0.60 slpm, ionic current dropped sharply at the jet exit due to charged particle accumulation near the flame tip. The ionic current rose from sub-microamp to microamp levels under the magnetic field, providing valuable insights for flame combustion regulation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25002047Applied magnetic fieldDiffusion flameMagnetic induction distributionCombustion characteristicsIonic current
spellingShingle Yaqing Li
Haochen Li
Jun Deng
Yutao Zhang
Chi-Min Shu
Qiang Guo
Bo Che
Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Applied magnetic field
Diffusion flame
Magnetic induction distribution
Combustion characteristics
Ionic current
title Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
title_full Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
title_fullStr Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
title_full_unstemmed Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
title_short Response mechanism of methane non-premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
title_sort response mechanism of methane non premixed diffusion flame under the influence of an applied magnetic field
topic Applied magnetic field
Diffusion flame
Magnetic induction distribution
Combustion characteristics
Ionic current
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25002047
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