Expt 2: Characterization of Laminar Premixed Flame using Chemiluminescence Sensor

Experimental Setup



  • Rotameters are employed to measure the flow rate of fuel and air supplied to the burner.

  • The supply air and fuel (CNG) are controlled through a fine control needle valve, fitted just before the rotameters.

  • Care should be taken to calibrate the measuring equipments before using in the experimental setup.

  • While mounting the rotameters, ensure their alignment with the help of sprit level.


Chemiluminescence Sensor



Experimental Procedure



  • Open the air inlet valve.

  • Set the desired pressure in the inlet pressure regulator.

  • Fix CNG fuel flow rate.

  • Now open the needle valve and set the desired air flow with the help of rotameter to obtain the specified equivalence ratio.

  • Now ignite the mixture at the burner exit.

  • Wait for sometime till no further changes in the flame shape is observed.