Coal combustion aerosol formation mechanisms: a review

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Aerosol Sci. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6413179

Damle, A S; Ensor, D S; Ranade, M B

The composition and size distribution of particles emitted by coal combustion sources depend upon various mechanisms leading to their formation. A review of current ideas about possible mechanisms for formation of combustion aerosols is presented. Available data regarding fly ash size distribution and elemental concentrations in various size fractions were analyzed. These data were qualitatively compared with theoretical model predictions to indicate the relative contributions of various mechanisms in the formation of aerosols. (53 refs.)

• OSTI ID: 6413179
• Journal Information: Aerosol Sci. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 1:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AEROSOLS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
COAL
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
FLY ASH
COMBUSTION
COMBUSTION KINETICS
DISTRIBUTION
PARTICLE SIZE
PARTICLES
AEROSOL WASTES
ASHES
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
KINETICS
MATERIALS
OXIDATION
REACTION KINETICS
RESIDUES
SIZE
SOLS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
WASTES
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