An Inverted Co-Flow Diffusion Flame for Producing Soot
We developed an inverted, co-flow, methane/air/nitrogen burner that generates a wide range of soot particles sizes and concentrations. By adjusting the flow rates of air, methane, and nitrogen in the fuel, the mean electric mobility diameter and number concentration are varied. Additional dilution downstream of the flame allows us to generate particle concentrations spanning those produced by spark-ignited and diesel engines: particles with mean diameters between 50 and 250 nm and number concentrations from 4.7 {center_dot} 10{sup 4} to 10{sup 7} cm{sup -3}. The range of achievable number concentrations, and therefore volume concentrations, can be increased by a factor of 30 by reducing the dilution ratio. These operating conditions make this burner valuable for developing and calibrating diagnostics as well as for other studies involving soot particles.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE. Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency andRenewable Energy. Office of the FreedomCAR and Vehicle TechnologiesProgram; National Institutes of Health Grant P42 ESO 47050-01,Environmental Protection Agency
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 900703
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-57931; R&D Project: 476703; BnR: VT0301030; TRN: US200711%%397
- Journal Information:
- Review Science Instruments, Vol. 76; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 2005
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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