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Soot particle formation in diffusion flames

Conference · · Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5886613
The experiments to be described here are an extension of our previous laminar diffusion flame studies of soot particle formation. Specifically a detailed examination of the effect of fuel chemical structure has been undertaken. In our previous work, the emphasis has been on examining the effects of fuel flow rate and temperature on the production of soot in diffusion flames. In addition, specific attention was given to the processes controlling the emission of soot particles from the flame. These results along with the findings of other researchers has established the complex, coupled nature of the processes determining the soot particle evolution in the flame. The individual effects of temperature, flow field (e.g., velocity), pressure and fuel constitutents all must be investigated if a comprehensive understanding of the soot formation process is to be achieved.
Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park (USA)
OSTI ID:
5886613
Report Number(s):
CONF-870802-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States) Journal Volume: 32:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English