With the multi-source vortex(MSV) structure fixed on the exit plane of axial swirler
the flow field of combustor was simulated and the effect of MSV on the mixing enhancement of fuel/air was studied.The total temperature of the air inlet was 294.28K and the fuel was ethane(C2H6).The results indicate that
a small scale streamwise vortex is produced downstream each tab
helping enhance the local mixing of fuel and air.The mixing non-uniformity is 13.0% for combustor without MSV
while it declines to smaller than 7.4% with MSV.The mixing non-uniformity decreases when the total blockage of tabs increases