Direct Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flame Quenching by Fine Water Droplets

The primary goal of the project is to undertake three-dimensional simulations of turbulent nonpremixed flames in the presence of a mean flow strain and fine water droplets. The proposed study aims at bringing the state-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation capability to the next level by incorporating various advanced physical models that have been developed under the university collaborative project supported by the DOE Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) Program. The canonical nature of the problem configuration and the high quality simulation data will serve as an opportunity for cross-validation against laser diagnostic measurements via worldwide collaborative activities in addressing important issues concerning energy and environmental research.