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Modeling of chromium combustion in incineration: Thermochemistry of Cr-C-H-Cl combustion in air and selection of key reactions

Journal Article · · Combustion and Flame
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  1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (United States)
A comprehensive thermochemical analysis of the equilibrium gaseous product composition resulting from burning chromium, hydrocarbon, and chlorohydrocarbon polymers in air at 101 kPa is presented. Calculations have been made over the range {psi} = 0.25--2.50 at adiabatic flame temperatures from 600 to 2,100 K. The main chromium-containing species formed are CrO{sub 3}, CrO{sub 2}, CrO{sub 2}Cl, and CrO{sub 2}(OH). The yield of Cr(6+) derivatives reaches a maximum of 77% at 1,650 K and {psi} = 0.25, mainly in the form of CrO{sub 3}(g). The yield of CrO, CrOCl, CrOCl{sub 2}, CrO{sub 2}Cl{sub 2}, CrOOH, and CrO{sub 2}(OH){sub 2} does not exceed 0.1% of the initial chromium content, and that of other chromium-containing species is less than 10{sup {minus}2} mol%. A reaction scheme is constructed on the basis of the data obtained. It includes reactions of the secondary oxidants CO{sub 2}, H{sub 2}O, HCl, OH, and O, as well as the reducing agents CO, H{sub 2}, and H.
OSTI ID:
619631
Journal Information:
Combustion and Flame, Journal Name: Combustion and Flame Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 113; ISSN CBFMAO; ISSN 0010-2180
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English