Synthetic fuel effects in continuous combustion systems: an experimental study of fuel nitrogen conversion in jet-stirred combustors

Conference · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6343802

Kowalik, R M; Ruth, L A

Synthetic liquid fuels derived from coal and shale will differ in some characteristics from conventional fuels derived from petroleum. For example, liquid synfuels are expected to contain significantly higher levels of aromatic hydrocarbons, especially for coal-derived fuels, and higher levels of bound nitrogen. These differences can affect the combustion system accepting such fuels in important ways. In continuous combustors, i.e., gas turbines, the increased aromatics content of coal-derived fuels is expected to promote the formation of soot which, in turn, will increase radiation to the combustor liner, raise liner temperature, and possibly result in shortened service life. Deposit formation and the emission of smoke are other potential effects which are cause for concern. Higher nitrogen levels in synfuels are expected to show up as increased emissions of NO /SUB x/ (NO+NO/sub 2/). Under a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Corporate Research Technology Feasibility Center of Exxon Research and Engineering Company has been studying the effects of increased aromatics and nitrogen contents on the combustion of fuels, with emphasis on gas turbine applications. An earlier paper presented results of an experimental study on the effect of aromatics and combustor operating conditions on soot formation. This paper focuses on the effect of increased fuel nitrogen and aromatics on the emission of NO /SUB x/.

• Research Organization: Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Linden, NJ
• OSTI ID: 6343802
• Report Number(s): CONF-820304-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 27:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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