Multi-Dimensional Computer Simulation of MHD Combustor Hydrodynamics

Argonne National Laboratory is investigating the non-reacting jet-gas mixing patterns in an MHD second stage combustor by using a two-dimensional multi-phase hydrodynamics computer program and a three-dimensional single-phase hydrodynamics computer program. The computer simulations are intended to enhance the understanding of flow and mixing patterns in the combustor, which in tum may lead to improvement of the downstream MHD channel performance.