Direct numerical simulations of chemically reacting turbulent mixing layers

Abstract

The results of direct numerical simulations of chemically reacting, turbulent mixing layers are presented. The reaction considered is a binary, irreversible reaction with no heat release, so that only the effect of the turbulence on the chemical reaction is investigated. The simulation results are shown to be consistent with similarity theory, and are found to be in approximate agreement with laboratory data, even though there are no adjustable parameters in the method.