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Review of mechanism and prediction model of boundary layer flashback in hydrogen-fueled combustor
Received date: 2024-07-17
Revised date: 2024-09-02
Accepted date: 2024-09-24
Online published: 2024-09-29
In the pursuit of a carbon-neutral society， hydrogen， as a zero-carbon fuel， has gained significant attention in aviation propulsion systems. Hydrogen has a higher flame propagation speed and a thinner flame thickness， which increases the risk of flashback in the design and operation of hydrogen-fueled combustor. The widely used micro-mixer nozzle effectively prevents core flow flashback by increasing axial velocity. However， the boundary layer flashback remains a challenging issue in the hydrogen-fueled combustor. This paper gives a review of the research on the boundary layer flashback of hydrogen-fueled combustor. The flame propagation characteristics and unique molecular transport properties of hydrogen are examined. Experimental and numerical simulations for non-swirling and swirling boundary layer flashback are reviewed. The flashback criteria on the laminar and turbulent boundary layer developed over recent decades are summarized. The fast flashback prediction method is introduced. Current challenges in the research on boundary layer flashback in hydrogen-fueled combustors， and the future development of boundary layer flashback criterion and modeling for premixed hydrogen flames is also discussed.
Xiaoxu ZHANG , Wei XIAO , Jun CAO , Wei LI , Hua ZHOU , Zhuyin REN . Review of mechanism and prediction model of boundary layer flashback in hydrogen-fueled combustor[J]. ACTA AERONAUTICAET ASTRONAUTICA SINICA, 2025 , 46(9) : 630952 -630952 . DOI: 10.7527/S1000-6893.2024.30952
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