Swirl number G : Angular momentum flux kgm 2 /s 2 G x : Axial momentum flux kgm/s 2 R : Burner exit radius mm sw : Mass flow rate through the swirler ports kg/s u sw : Tangential velocity at the swirler exit m/s A sw : Tangential injection area of the swirler m 2 ax : Density of axial inlet flow kg/m 3 A ax : Axial injection area m 2 u ax : Axial inlet velocity m/s
Choi et al. (Wed,) studied this question.