Large eddy simulation of premixed hydrogen-rich gas turbine combustion based on reduced reaction mechanisms

Abstract

This study numerically investigates the combustion characteristics in a swirl burner for CO-H2 syngas by large eddy simulation. Firstly, experimental data are used to verify the applicability of the Boivin mechanism and the Sandia mechanism. The simulation results show that the Boivin mechanism predicts a more reasonable flame structure. Then, Syngas25, Syngas45, and Syngas100 (composed of 25%, 45%, and 100% H2 by volume, respectively) are set to numerically investigate the effect of hydrogen addition ratio on combustion characteristics by using the dynamic Smagorinsky model and the partially stirred reactor model. The detailed simulation data shows that the addition of hydrogen greatly influences the flame structure and flow field; with an increase in hydrogen addition, the flame length shortens, the temperature rises, and flashback caused by combustion induced vortex breakdown occurs. Furthermore, the precessing vortex core cannot exist stably in Syngas100, though it can be clearly observed in other cases.