| Foreword | 5 |
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| Contents | 7 |
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| Preface | 12 |
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| 1 Numerical RANS/URANS simulation of combustion noise | 17 |
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| Introduction | 18 |
| Theoretical Background | 18 |
| RANS/URANS approach | 19 |
| Boundary conditions | 20 |
| RPM-CN approach | 20 |
| Results and Analysis | 25 |
| Indirect combustion noise | 25 |
| Direct combustion noise | 35 |
| Conclusions | 42 |
| References | 44 |
| 2 Measurement and Simulation of Combustion Noise emitted from Swirl Burners | 48 |
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| Introduction | 48 |
| Theoretical Background | 50 |
| Experimental Setup | 50 |
| Numerical Methods | 52 |
| Results and Analysis | 56 |
| Experiment | 56 |
| Numerical Simulation | 64 |
| Conclusions | 74 |
| References | 75 |
| 3 Modeling of noise sources in combustion processes via Large-Eddy Simulation | 78 |
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| Introduction | 78 |
| Theoretical Background | 79 |
| Non-Premixed Flames | 80 |
| Partially Premixed Flames | 82 |
| Premixed Flames | 83 |
| LES/CAA Hybrid Approach | 85 |
| Results and Analysis | 88 |
| Open, Non-Premixed Jet Flames | 88 |
| Model Combustor (Partially Premixed Flames) | 92 |
| Tecflam Burner (Premixed Flames) | 96 |
| LES/CAA Coupling | 98 |
| Summary and Conclusions | 100 |
| References | 101 |
| 4 Modelling of the Sound Radiation from Flames by means of Acoustic Equivalent Sources | 104 |
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| Introduction | 104 |
| Theoretical Background | 105 |
| Hybrid Approach | 105 |
| Equivalent Source Method (ESM) | 107 |
| Boundary Element Method (BEM) | 108 |
| Numerical Simulation of the Flames | 110 |
| Results and Analysis | 110 |
| Numerical Aspects of the Hybrid Method | 110 |
| Location of the Control Surface | 117 |
| Inclusion of Ground Effects | 117 |
| Measurement of the Flame | 119 |
| Results of the Simulation and Comparison with the Measurement | 120 |
| Sound Propagation in a Non-Homogeneous Medium | 122 |
| Conclusions | 134 |
| References | 135 |
| 5 Investigation of the Correlation of Entropy Waves and Acoustic Emission in Combustion Chambers | 139 |
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| Introduction | 140 |
| Theoretical Background, Test Specification and Data Analysis | 140 |
| Test Specification and Data Analysis | 143 |
| Results and Discussion | 148 |
| Entropy Wave Generator Test Rig (EWG) | 148 |
| Combustor Test Rig | 151 |