MICROCHANNEL COMBUSTOR EVAPORATOR THERMAL PROCESSES

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  • MCM. Kevin Drost Chuck Call Judy Cuta
    M. Kevin Drost Chuck Call Judy Cuta
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Abstract
This article presents the results of an experimental investigation of the performance of an integrated microchannel combustor evaporator. Separate experimental investigations were conducted on combustion in small channels and evaporation in microchannels. These results, along with the results of a simulation of heat transfer from the flue gas in microchannels, were used to design, and subsequently fabricate and test, microchannel combustor evaporators. Performance results showed that the combustor evaporator was capable of achieving high heat fluxes (up to 30 W/cm2) while maintaining a high combustor efficiency.