swirl-type atomizer

  • 1atomizer-type burner — In this type of burner, a highly turbulent flow at the exit of the nozzle is created so that the fuel spray disintegrates into minute droplets. The spray in a gas turbine atomizer is of the rotational, or swirl, type with a continuous supply of… …

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  • 2simplex burner — One of the earliest atomizer type of burners to be used, it is a high pressure fuel system of gas turbine engines. The fuel is forced through tangential holes in the atomizer into the swirl chamber before it sprays out of the orifice. The whole… …

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