Advances in the Control of Combustion Instabilities: Historical Development, Mechanisms, and Future Perspectives
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, 257-274, 2026 · Springer Nature Switzerland
Abstract
Combustion instabilitiesCombustion instability represent one of the most persistent challenges in energy production, propulsion systemsPropulsion systems, and industrial applications. From early laboratory observations of flame–acoustic interactions to modern high-pressure gas turbines and rocket engines, instabilities have been shown to arise from the complex interplay of acoustic feedback, chemical kinetics, and flow dynamics. This chapter reviews the historical development of combustion instabilityCombustion instability research, clarifies the fundamental concepts and classifications of instabilities, and analyzes their impacts on performance, safety, and emissionsEmission. Particular attention is given to passive and active control strategies, including Helmholtz resonators, porous liners, fuel modulation, and acoustic forcing, as well as emerging plasma- and magnetic-based methods. Comparative evaluation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of passive and active approaches, with hybrid strategiesHybrid strategies increasingly recognized as the most effective solutions. Finally, future perspectives emphasize the role of smart control algorithms, digital twinDigital twin technologies, and next-generation fuels in shaping more resilient, efficient, and sustainable combustion systems.
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@incollection{ztrk2026advances,
title = {Advances in the Control of Combustion Instabilities: Historical Development, Mechanisms, and Future Perspectives},
author = {Ozan Öztürk and Melih Yıldız},
booktitle = {NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security},
year = {2026},
pages = {257-274},
publisher = {Springer Nature Switzerland},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-032-20279-6_16},
}