Standard test method for effect of air supply on smoke density in flue gases from burning distillate fuels

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6784246

This method covers the evaluation of the performance of distillate fuels from the standpoint of clean, efficient burning. It is intended primarily for use with home heating equipment burning No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oils. It may be used either in the laboratory or in the field to compare fuels using a given heating unit or to compare the performance of heating units using a given fuel. This method applies only to pressure atomizing and rotary-type burners. The flue-gas smoke density is measured for various amounts of combustion air while the burner is operating at equilibrium conditions. Results are expressed as a plot of smoke density as a function of flue-gas carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) content, or alternatively, as a function of percentage excess combustion air.

• OSTI ID: 6784246
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 24; ISSN ASTSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
025000* -- Petroleum-- Combustion
AEROSOLS
AIR
BURNERS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COLLOIDS
COMBUSTION
DENSITY
DISPERSIONS
FLUE GAS
FLUIDS
FUEL OILS
FUELS
GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
HEATING OILS
LIQUID FUELS
OIL BURNERS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDATION
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
RESIDUES
SMOKES
SOLS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
WASTES