Suppression of reaction during rapid compression and its effect on ignition delay
- Univ. of Leeds (United Kingdom). School of Chemistry
A single-shot, rapid compression machine has been used to investigate the effect of diethylamine (5 mol%) on the spontaneous ignition (or autoignition) of n-heptane and n-pentane in stoichiometric proportion in air ({psi} = 1.0). Autoignition delays were measured at compressed gas temperatures and pressures in the range 659--950 K and 9--11 atm, respectively. In addition to pressure-time data, the total light output from the chamber was recorded as a function of time using a photomultiplier positioned at the end window. Diethylamine retards the first stage of the two-stage ignition of n-heptane and n-pentane, causing a reduction in both the pressure rise and the light intensity associated with the first (cool flame) stage. A longer duration of the second stage of ignition was measured. Consequently, an increase in ignition delay was observed for n-heptane throughout the temperature range 650--950 K, for which first-stage reactions persist in the compression stroke at temperatures above 850 K. The ignition delay of n-pentane was increased in the range 650--850 K by the addition of diethylamine, but was decreased at compressed gas temperatures greater than 850 K. The possible mechanisms of the inhibition of the first stage of autoignition and promotion of the second stage by diethylamine are outlined.
- OSTI ID:
- 619583
- Journal Information:
- Combustion and Flame, Journal Name: Combustion and Flame Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 112; ISSN 0010-2180; ISSN CBFMAO
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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