Quantitative density imaging of subsonic jet using planar laser induced fluorescence of MEK

Quantitative molecular density distribution of Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) in turbulent nitrogen jet (Re≈2-3×103) was measured using PLIF technique. The tracer (MEK) was seeded in the nitrogen jet by purging through the liquid MEK at ambient temperature. Planar laser sheet from frequency quadrupled, Q-switched, Nd: YAG laser (266 nm) was used as an excitation source. Emitted fluorescence images of jet flow field were recorded on CMOS camera. To obtain quantitative density profile, the dependence of PLIF intensity on MEK partial pressure was employed. Thus an instantaneous quantitative density image of nitrogen jet, seeded with MEK was obtained.