Advanced pulverized coal combustor for control of NO/sub x/ emissions. First quarterly report, September 24-December 24, 1980

Technical Report · Fri Jan 30 00:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6737929· OSTI ID:6737929

Pam, R.; Chu, E. K.; Kelly, J. T.

The first quarter results under the Advanced Pulverized Coal Combustor for Control of NO/sub x/ Emissions Program (DOE Contract DE-AC22-80PC30296) are reported. A preliminary gas phase reaction model for predicting fuel NO/sub x/ formation during combustion of methane fuel has been constructed. Predictions of NO/sub x/ formation under stirred reactor conditions agree with existing experimental data. Thermal NO/sub x/ and coal reaction data will be developed and verified during the next reporting period. Progress has been made in formulating the changes necessary to upgrade the Acurex PROF code for use as the comprehensive data analysis tool in this program. The radiation modeling and the incorporation of the needed modifications into the PROF code will occur during the next reporting period. The idealized combustor was designed, and requests for bids to fabricate the combustor were submitted. Combustor fabrication will be completed during the next reporting period.

• Research Organization: Acurex Corp., Mountain View, CA (USA). Energy and Environmental Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-80PC30296
• OSTI ID: 6737929
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/30296-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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