Modeling the characteristic types and heat release of stretched premixed impinging flames

 A numerical code has been developed for the simulation of the impingement of a turbulent jet on a plane surface. The performance of three turbulence models is assessed under isothermal conditions. Predictions are compared with experimental data from the literature. Based on the results an appropriate turbulence model is selected to model a premixed jet flame impinging on a solid surface. Mass transfer and combustion are modeled with a two-equation model simulating volumetric and kinetically controlled chemical reaction rates. Modeling of heat transfer accounts for convection and radiation effects. Results show that under high pressure environment turbulent premixed flames are of wrinkled-thickened type near the outlet of the nozzle (free jet region) and of wrinkled reaction sheets in the area near the surface (impingement region and radial wall jet). The results establish that appropriate choice of turbulence and combustion models can lead to accurate prediction of the flow characteristics.