Evaluation of a dual-chamber kerosene-heater combustion technology. Topical report, June-December 1985

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:5754291

Kardas, A

A kerosene heater equipped with a dual-chamber combustor was procured, tested, and technically evaluated to determine its applicability to natural gas combustion. The kerosene heater was found to have nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO/sub 2/), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions of 0.0)2, 0.006 and 0.02 lb/10/sup 6/ Btu input, respectively, much lower than those of blue-flame natural-gas combustors. A basic study was conducted to understand the interaction between kerosene combustion and the surrounding metal sleeves forming the dual chamber. Combustion characteristics of kerosene and natural gas were compared to formulate potential designs of low-emitting natural gas combustors. Three concepts were developed for low-emitting burners: an atmospheric burner to replace the kerosene wick in the dual chamber; the same concept with a powered vent; and a two-stage system equipped with a powered vent.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5754291
• Report Number(s): PB-88-142146/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
ENERGY SOURCES
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