Flame Propagation Enhancement by Dielectric Barrier Discharge-Generated Intermediate Species

The interaction between nonthermal plasma (NTP) and fuel-air mixtures was studied both experimentally and by means of simulations, to elucidate their promotional effect on flame propagation. A promotional effect on flame propagation velocity was experimentally observed by generating a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), prior to spark plug ignition of an n-heptane mixture in a high-pressure and -temperature environment, using a rapid compression...