Wavelength-agile H2O absorption spectrometer for thermometry of general combustion gases

Laura A. Kranendonk, Robert Huber, James G. Fujimoto, Scott T. Sanders

Abstract

Using a novel Fourier-domain mode-locking (FDML) laser scanning 1330–1380nm, we have developed a gas thermometer based on absorption spectroscopy that is appropriate for combustion gases at essentially arbitrary conditions. The path-integrated measurements are particularly useful in homogeneous environments, and here we present measurements in a controlled piston engine and a shock tube. Engine measurements demonstrate a RMS temperature precision of ±3% at 1500K and 200kHz bandwidth; the precision is improved dramatically by averaging. Initial shock tube measurements place the absolute accuracy of the thermometer within ∼2% to 1000K. The sensor performs best when significant H2O vapor is present, but requires only XH2OL>0.07cm at 300K, XH2OL>0.25cm at 1000K, or XH2OL>1.25cm at 3000K for 2% accurate thermometry, assuming a 4kHz measurement bandwidth (200kHz scans with 50 averages). The sensor also provides H2O mole fraction and shows potential for monitoring gas pressure based on the broadening of spectral features. To aid in designing other sensors based on high-temperature, high-pressure H2O absorption spectroscopy, a database of measured spectra is included.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftProceedings of the Combustion Institute
Jahrgang31
Ausgabenummer1
Seiten (von - bis)783-790
Seitenumfang8
ISSN1540-7489
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2007

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