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Thermodynamics
Ramees K. Rahman, Samuel Barak, Scott W. Wagnon, Goutham Kukkadapu, William J. Pitz, Subith S. Vasu
Summary: The study investigates the reaction kinetics of biofuels under high temperature and high equivalence ratio conditions. Ethanol blend was found to produce more carbon monoxide and consume ethylene faster compared to other biofuel blends in the temperature range considered. The Co-Optima model was identified as the best mechanism for the experimental conditions studied.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
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Xin Li, Zhihao Ma, Yifan Jin, Xin Wang, Zhideng Xi, Shiji Hu, Xianglin Chu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the influence of methanol addition on the auto-ignition of ammonia under high temperature and low pressure. The ignition delay times (IDTs) of ammonia/methanol mixtures were studied using a shock tube at different conditions. A simplification model (NH3-M model) was constructed based on the Zhang and FFCM-1 mechanisms, and chemical kinetic analyses were performed. The results showed that the addition of 5% methanol significantly shortened the IDTs of the ammonia/methanol mixtures.
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Energy & Fuels
Dong He, Zhimin Peng, Yanjun Ding
Summary: This study compared the performance of different butane isomers as additives in hydrogen-enriched fuel mixtures through experiments and simulations. The results showed that adding isobutane significantly prolonged ignition delay times compared to n-butane, with differences in CO2 formation pathways at selected time points.
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Thermodynamics
Vijai Shankar Bhavani Shankar, Yang Li, Eshan Singh, S. Mani Sarathy
Summary: The autoignition kinetics of hydrocarbons play a crucial role in fuel selection for piston reciprocating engines. This study extensively characterized the Blending Octane Number (BON) of 2-methylfuran, a potential biofuel candidate, and found that the BON decreased with increasing RON of the base fuel and quantity of 2-methylfuran blended. A chemical kinetic model revealed that the high BON values of 2-methylfuran were attributed to its ability to quench OH radicals, leading to a faster reaction rate compared to iso-octane.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
S. A. Alturaifi, C. R. Mulvihill, O. Mathieu, E. L. Petersen, J. Mike
Summary: This study provides shock-tube species time-history data for 2-methyl-2-butene (2M2B) to validate detailed chemical kinetics mechanisms, revealing discrepancies in major reaction pathways among different mechanisms. Sensitivity analysis and characterization of multiple characteristic times are used to quantify mechanism performance and validate rapid fuel decomposition reactions independently. The proper collection and interpretation of such data is documented, which is useful for future studies.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Xin Li, Xianglin Chu, Zhihao Ma, Yifan Jin, Xin Wang, Zhideng Xi, Shiji Hu, Hao Chen
Summary: In this study, the ignition delay times (IDTs) of ammonia/ethanol mixtures with different ethanol fractions were measured and analyzed. The results showed that ethanol had a nonlinear and strong ignition-enhancing effect on the IDT of ammonia. A new ammonia/ethanol model was proposed to predict the experimental results reliably.
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Thermodynamics
Jinhu Liang, Chen Zhao, Ziwen Zhao, Xinhui Wang, Ming-Xu Jia, Quan-De Wang, Yang Zhang, Fengqi Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the high-temperature ignition and pyrolysis characteristics of cyclohexylamine through experimental and kinetic modeling approaches. The results show that the ignition delay times and pyrolysis product distributions of cyclohexylamine are influenced by temperature, pressure, and equivalence ratio. A detailed kinetic mechanism accurately predicts the experimental results. Sensitivity analysis identifies the most sensitive reaction as O2 + H = O + OH, and the abstraction reaction of cyclohexylamine with OH radical also exhibits significant sensitivity coefficients. Reaction path analysis reveals the control role of abstraction reactions in the initial oxidation of cyclohexylamine.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
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Thermodynamics
Lingfeng Dai, Yi Yuan, Qianjin Lin, Wenyu Li, Chun Zou, Jiacheng Liu, Jianghui Luo
Summary: The ignition delay times (IDTs) of NH3/DMM mixtures at different DMM blending ratios were measured under specific conditions. A detailed DMM-NH3 model was proposed, which accurately predicted the IDTs and laminar flame speeds of NH3/DMM mixtures. The effects of various reactions, such as prompt NO and reburn reactions, recombination reactions, H-abstraction reactions, and disproportionation reactions, on ignition were discussed in detail.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ziyu Wang, Chao Yan, Bowen Mei, Ying Lin, Yiguang Ju
Summary: This study investigates the oxidation of diethyl ether (DEE) under low-temperature and ultra-high-pressure conditions. The experimental data shows that DEE exhibits unusual low-temperature oxidation behavior with two negative temperature coefficient (NTC) zones. Increasing the pressure stabilizes RO2 and promotes HO2 chemistry, resulting in weaker NTC zones. The existing DEE model is updated to improve the predictability of key species, especially at intermediate temperature.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
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Thermodynamics
Adam J. Susa, Ronald K. Hanson
Summary: This paper reports simultaneous schlieren and emission imaging through the side wall of a round shock tube for experimental autoignition studies. Autoignition experiments are conducted for non-dilute propane-oxygen-argon mixtures at elevated temperatures and pressures. The results show the importance of experimental design and provide valuable data for understanding autoignition processes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Yifan Jin, Xin Li, Xin Wang, Zhihao Ma, Xianglin Chu
Summary: The contribution of dimethyl ether (DME) to the ignition delay times (IDTs) of ammonia (NH3) was investigated. The experiments were conducted under different pressure, temperature, equivalence ratio, and NH3/DME mixing ratios. The results showed that the addition of DME decreased the IDTs and promoted the reactivity of NH3. The promoting effect of DME on NH3 ignition was weakened under higher temperature and pressure conditions. An updated mechanism was proposed to explain the promoting effect of DME on NH3 ignition, and the numerical analysis showed that it was primarily due to an increase in the rate of production and concentration of the radical pool, especially the OH radical pool.
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Energy & Fuels
Zhongjun Wan, Lei Shi, Dongdong Chen, Ping Li, Changhua Zhang
Summary: In this study, the effects of n-butanol on the auto-ignition of toluene reference fuel have been investigated. It was found that n-butanol promotes the auto-ignition of toluene at high temperatures, but inhibits it at low temperatures. A reliable mechanism for n-butanol/toluene reference fuel has been developed and validated through calculations and experiments. The dominant chain propagating reactions were identified, and an inhibiting reaction at low temperatures was also discovered.
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Energy & Fuels
Jinhu Liang, Fei Li, Shutong Cao, Xiaoliang Li, Ming-Xu Jia, Quan-De Wang
Summary: This study presents a comparative experimental and kinetic modeling investigation of high-temperature ignition of three C9H12 fuels. The results provide valuable data and insights into the ignition delay time and chemical kinetics, contributing to the understanding and modeling of alkyl aromatics' combustion chemistry.
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Energy & Fuels
Bhavishkar Ittoo, Jong Boon Ooi, Manh-Vu Tran, Farzad Jaliliantabar, Gholam Hasan Najafi, Varghese Swamy
Summary: The addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to MF-diesel blends at optimal levels improves the thermal efficiency and reduces NOx emissions during combustion. Nanofuels displayed increased micro-explosion intensity and reduced occurrences, attributed to the higher surface tension and viscosity. However, the combustion characteristics deteriorate at higher MWCNTs dosing, possibly due to nanoparticle agglomeration.
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Energy & Fuels
Xue Jiang, Wenlin Huang, Hao Zhao
Summary: The ignition delay of DME and i-butane shows opposite equivalence ratio dependence at high temperatures, and the addition of DME promotes the ignition delay of i-butane, especially as the equivalence ratio increases. The research results indicate no significant fuel to fuel interactions between DME and i-butane under the present conditions, with the high reactivity of DME leading to the accelerated auto-ignition of i-butane.
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Thermodynamics
Yifan Yang, Haodong Zhang, Linye Li, Mingming Gu, Xi Xia, Fei Qi
Summary: This paper investigates the formation of a blue whirl by controlling tangential and radial airflows. By using a unique fire whirl apparatus, the blue whirl can be formed directly upon ignition without going through the transient phase. The study also discovers new flame regimes and explores the mechanism behind the formation and transition of the blue whirl.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Xiaobin Qi, Songyan Gao, Zhiping Zhu, Qinggang Lyu, Haixia Zhang
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the propagation characteristics of reverse combustion under oxygen-limited and enriched conditions. The contribution of volatiles gas-phase oxidation and char surface oxidation to reverse combustion was evaluated. The results showed that oxygen enrichment expanded the operating range of oxygen flow rate for reverse combustion and enhanced the low-temperature oxidation of the solid fuel. The findings provide a better understanding of the driving mechanism of reverse combustion and have important implications for efficient thermal conversion of solid fuels.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Bingjie Chen, Peng Liu, Bingzhi Liu, Zhandong Wang, Xiang Gao, William L. Roberts
Summary: In this study, the low temperature oxidation of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene was investigated using experiments and numerical simulations. The results showed the presence of toxic oxygenated aromatic compounds and proposed potential formation pathways. The numerical simulations accurately predicted the mole fractions of most compounds, but some compounds were missing.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Meng Sui, Zhiheng Zhu, Fashe Li, Hua Wang
Summary: The effect of adding ferrocene as a combustion catalyst to Jatropha biodiesel on its pyrolysis and combustion performance is investigated. The results show that adding ferrocene reduces activation energy and harmful emissions while improving combustion efficiency.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Manaf Sheyyab, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Subharaj Hossain, Patrick T. Lynch, Eric K. Mayhew, Kenneth Brezinsky
Summary: Fuel surrogates, simplified representations of complex fuels, accurately model speciation results and reaction kinetics, reproduce the ignition quality and chemical functional group compositions of their parent fuels.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Yan Wang, Shumeng Xie, Hannes Bottler, Yiqing Wang, Xinyi Chen, Arne Scholtissek, Christian Hasse, Zheng Chen
Summary: This study investigates how flow affects the ignition and transition process of a cool flame. The results show that the ignition energy determines the highest temperature and the strain rate influences the flame propagation and the transition from cool flame to hot flame.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Tanusree Chatterjee, Mengyuan Wang, Goutham Kukkadapu, Chih-Jen Sung, William J. Pitz
Summary: Cycloalkanes, including cyclohexane, are important hydrocarbons in transportation fuels. However, limited oxidation data at low-to-intermediate temperatures and inadequate predictive ability of kinetic models have hindered the understanding and improvement of cyclohexane oxidation. This study provides experimental and modeling results to develop a more accurate kinetic model for cyclohexane oxidation.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Tao Wu, Erik Hagen, Haiyang Wang, Dylan J. Kline, Michael R. Zachariah, Carole Rossi
Summary: It was found that incorporating CuO into Al/I2O5 can significantly reduce the ignition time and enhance the combustion performance. The optimum composition of 80/20 wt% of I2O5/CuO shows a 30 times shorter ignition time and produces a peak pressure and pressurization rate 4 and 26 times greater than traditional Al/I2O5. A series of characterizations helped unravel the cause of improvement and propose a reaction mechanism for this ternary Al/I2O5/CuO system. This study proposes a facile, inexpensive, and efficient way to enhance the combustion performance of Al/I2O5 biocidal nanoenergetic materials.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Mahmoud Gadalla, Shervin Karimkashi, Islam Kabil, Ossi Kaario, Tianfeng Lu, Ville Vuorinen
Summary: In this study, the flame initiation process in dual-fuel spray assisted combustion is explored through scale-resolved simulations, providing numerical evidence on the initiation of premixed flames. It is found that there is a transient mixed-mode combustion phase after ignition, followed by a primarily deflagrative combustion mode. The interactions between turbulence and premixed flame front are characterized in the corrugated regime.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Neeraj Kumar Pradhan, Arindrajit Chowdhury, Debasis Chakraborty, Neeraj Kumbhakarna
Summary: In this study, a modified model for predicting the burn rate of composite solid propellants is proposed. The model has been validated against experimental and theoretical results, and it outperforms existing models in all cases considered. The model is highly robust and provides results quickly, making it highly efficient in terms of time, effort, and computational resources.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Lili Ye, Zhihe Zhang, Fan Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Yiming Lu, Lei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the pyrolysis mechanism of octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine (HMX) explosive using ab initio and kinetic modeling simulations. The results showed that N-NO2 bond fission and C-H beta-scission are important channels in the decomposition of HMX.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Andrei N. Lipatnikov, Hsuchew Lee, Peng Dai, Minping Wan, Vladimir A. Sabelnikov
Summary: This study investigates the importance of thermodiffusive and hydrodynamic instabilities of laminar flames in turbulent flows through numerical simulations. The analysis suggests that laminar flame instabilities play a minor role at sufficiently high Karlovitz numbers.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Shijie Xu, Yue Qiu, Leilei Xu, Jianqing Huang, Shen Li, Elna J. K. Nilsson, Zhongshan Li, Weiwei Cai, Marcus Alden, Xue-Song Bai
Summary: Metal powder is a promising carbon-free and recyclable energy carrier. In this study, a computational model for the combustion and phase change of micron-sized iron particles was proposed and validated. The model successfully captures the melting, surface reactions, cooling, and solidification processes. The study also reveals a two-stage solidification phenomenon and identifies a diffusion-controlled mechanism during the melting process. The reaction between iron and CH4/O2/N2 flame products is found to play a significant role in the iron combustion process.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Khalid Aljohani, Abd El-Sabor Mohamed, Haitao Lu, Henry J. Curran, S. Mani Sarathy, Aamir Farooq
Summary: This study investigates the impact of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and NOx on the ignition delay time of oxygenated gasoline. A gasoline surrogate model is developed and the experimental data are useful for predicting fuel ignition behavior in internal combustion engines. The results show that EGR inhibits gasoline reactivity, while NOx has a promoting effect at high temperatures. This research is important for understanding the combustion behavior of gasoline in engines.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)
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Thermodynamics
Chengcheng Ao, Jia Yan, Tong Yan, Lidong Zhang, Pan Wang
Summary: This study investigates the inhibitory effect of ammonia blended with hydrocarbon fuels on soot formation. The results show that there is a chemical interaction between ammonia and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), blocking the formation of larger PAHs.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2024)