Abstract
The control volume finite-element method in conjunction with the vorticity stream function formulation is used to produce a numerical solution of the confined turbulent diffusion flame. The turbulence is described by the k-t model with wall functions near solid boundaries. The combustion kinetics are defined by a one-step infinite rate chemical reaction. The validity of the numerical method is assessed by a comparison between present numerical results and experimental data from the literature for a laboratory turbulent diffusion flame.