This work studies the blow-out limit of turbulent premixed flames stabilized on a low-swirl (LS) burner and provides detailed velocity measurements on the burner exit by using the Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) technique. It is found that the blow-out limit can be well characterized by the swirl number. Definitions of the relevant swirl numbers are discussed. With the help of PIV velocity measurements made on the burner exit, the relationship between the integral swirl number and the geometric swirl number is found for the investigated LS burner configuration. © 2007 Combustion Institute. All Rights Reserved.
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