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Application of Fourier-transform infrared (FT-ir) spectroscopy to in-situ studies of coal combustion

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OSTI ID:5195167

The feasibility of using Fourier-transform infrared (FT-ir) spectroscopy for in situ measurement of gas phase species concentrations and temperature during coal combustion is examined. This technique is evaluated in terms of its potential ability to monitor several important chemical and physical processes which occur in pulverized coal combustion. FT-ir absorption measurements of highly sooting, gaseous hydrocarbon/air flames are presented to demonstrate the fundamental usefulness of the technique for in situ detection of gas phase temperatures and species concentrations in high temperature combustion environments containing coal, char, mineral matter and soot particles. Preliminary results for coal/gaseous fuel/air flames are given.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5195167
Report Number(s):
SAND-82-8672; CONF-820403-6; ON: DE82015766
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English