Spray Characterization

Detailed characterization of sprays is critical in optimizing injector design and validating mathematical modeling predictions. Mapping the mixing of vaporized fuel and air in a non-intrusive manner is also essential in reducing emissions from gas turbine combustors. The Gas Turbine Laboratory of the NRC Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) has the expertise and a suite of laser-based, non-intrusive diagnostic equipment required for such measurements.

NRC Aerospace operates three spray labs that are available to clients for fee-for-service or collaborative studies:

• a high pressure spray facility
• high and low flow atmospheric spray facilities, and
• an atmospheric mixing rig.

NRC Aerospace is ready to work with you to development new and innovative mixers and injectors. Our spray analysis capabilities have also been extended to other industries such as agricultural sprays, pyrophoric sprays, spray cooling, and sprays in chemical reactors.