Article
Energy & Fuels
Kai Xie, He Liu, Yunjing Cui, Gan Cui, Xingqi Qiu, Jianxin Wang
Summary: The safety of a horizontal spray combustion flame and the design of a heating device for a low-pressure area of a plateau have been widely examined. The shape equation and length of a flame's trajectory are the two most important indexes. The study demonstrates that maintaining rated volume air flow results in coinciding flame trajectories under different atmospheric pressures.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiang Lv, Michael A. Delichatsios, Mary Deligiannis, Hongyu Lu, Xin Li, Yuxuan Ma, Xiepeng Sun, Longhua Hu
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive model for horizontal turbulent jet flame geometries under opposing wind conditions, which is lacking in existing literature. The model is particularly relevant for offshore drilling platforms with horizontal flares and opposing wind. Experimental measurements were conducted for horizontal jets discharged from circular nozzles, and a physical model based on dimensional analysis was derived to describe the flame geometries under different wind speeds. The proposed model successfully captures the flame geometry parameters and predicts the trajectories of horizontal jet fires under opposing wind.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chen Wang, Long Ding, Huaxian Wan, Jie Ji, Yonglong Huang
Summary: The study investigates the complex process of a horizontal jet flame impinging a wall, exploring different stages of flame morphology and spread mechanisms. The results are significant for understanding the development of fires and improving safety management.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiang Lv, Qiang Wang, Fei Tang, Xiepeng Sun
Summary: This study reported on the different angles from which jet fires issue, which are common hazards in pipeline leakage accidents during the gas storage and transportation process. The experiment measured the essential parameters of flame geometrical profiles, including flame projection length, vertical height, and flame trajectory length, to evaluate jet fire risk and design safety distance between process equipment. The results showed that the flame projection length initially increased to a maximum value before decreasing, the vertical height increased monotonously, and the length of flame trajectory decreased and then increased with the increasing inclined angle. The study also quantified the air entrainment coefficients for different inclined jet flames, providing a good reference for determining the flame size of jet flame in inclined conditions.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Zhiguo He, Han Zhang, Yanan Chen, Samuel Ukpong Okon, Yingzhong Lou
Summary: Horizontal buoyant jets in stratified fluids were studied using a computational fluid dynamic model validated by experimental data. Analysis showed that turbulent parameters reached their maximum values in the horizontal region, with the entrainment coefficient also peaking due to the instantaneous instability of the flow. The ascent region exhibited acceleration and deceleration stages, with enhanced turbulent parameters observed near the maximum rise height of the jet, disrupting the self-similarity of the flow.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacob Manzi, Ariel E. E. Weltner, Tony Varghese, Nicholas McKibben, Mia Busuladzic-Begic, David Estrada, Harish Subbaraman
Summary: This paper demonstrates the use of plasma-jet printing (PJP) to deposit thermoelectric nanoflakes onto flexible substrates at room temperature, with substantial improvements in material adhesion and flexibility observed. The printed films exhibit electrical conductivity of 2.5 x 10(3) S m(-1) and a power factor of 70 mu W m(-1) K-2 at room temperature. This advancement in plasma jet printing promotes not only the development of energy harvesting but also large-scale flexible electronics and sensors for space and commercial applications.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinfei Zhao, Jiahao Liu, Chao Ding, Xuehui Wang, Jiang Wang
Summary: Ethylene, an important raw material in the petrochemical industry, is widely used in the production of polyethylene and vinyl chloride. In this study, experiments were conducted on inclined ethylene jet fires to investigate their horizontal extension distances. The results showed that the horizontal extension distance of ethylene jet fires increases with the heat release rate but decreases with the inclined angle. Through similarity analysis, a correlation was established between the dimensionless horizontal extension distance (Lph/d) and the flame Froude number (Frf). Additionally, a correlation was derived between the dimensionless horizontal extension distance and the modified flame Froude number Frf*(Frf* = cos theta 3/4. Frf), which can accurately predict the experimental data.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hongyu Lu, Michael A. Delichatsios, Xin Li, Shixiang Liu, Jiang Lv, Longhua Hu
Summary: This study investigates the flame geometry of vertically downward facing buoyant turbulent jet fires under the influence of cross flows. Through experiments and modeling, three characteristic length scales representing flame geometry properties have been identified.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fei Tang, Xinyu Peng, Adriana Palacios
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the characteristics and heat flux distribution of flames in jet fire accidents caused by leaks in gas pipelines or gas tanks. The results indicate that the leak hole-tank spacing and fuel initial velocity have an impact on the height and width of the impingement flame. A new characteristic length scale and dimensionless heat release rate were proposed based on the balance of momentum flux and buoyancy flux.
FIRE SAFETY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qiang Wang, Aquan Lu, Xuan Liang, Jingxiang Li, Adriana Palacios
Summary: This paper investigates the flame evolution characteristics and radiation behavior of low-momentum jet flames affected by cross airflow. The results show that the flame length increases at first and then decreases with the increase of cross airflow, and the flame's inclined angle gradually increases while its width decreases. The study proposes a model for predicting the radiation distribution considering cross airflow velocity and jet velocity. It is found that the radiation flux downstream of the fire source initially increases and then decreases with the gradual increase in cross airflow velocity. A model of flame radiation fraction considering cross airflow velocity and jet momentum is also developed. These findings provide valuable insights for the design of safer gas storage and transportation facilities.
FIRE SAFETY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiao Yang, Shijiu Ma, Jianmin Gao, Qian Du, Yu Zhang, Heming Dong, Shaohua Wu, Yukun Qin
Summary: To reduce combustion instability in high-altitude areas, the combination of sub-atmospheric pressure and co-flow air effectively suppresses the flickering of buoyancy-driven methane flames. The suppression mechanism was revealed through schlieren technique, showing that decreasing pressure slows down vortex formation while increasing co-flow air accelerates it. The flicker frequency decreases with sub-atmospheric pressure but increases with increasing co-flow air.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Praveen Vijayan, Gireesh Kumaran Thampi, Pushpendra K. Vishwakarma, Adriana Palacios
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the geometry of jet flames and the ambient conditions. The results show that reduced pressure leads to longer flame lengths and larger flame areas.
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinfei Zhao, Jiahao Liu, Haihang Li, Jian Wang
Summary: Experimental investigation on horizontal buoyancy-controlled jet fires was conducted to study the flame projection length under different ambient air pressures. It was found that the flame projection length increases with an increase in heat release rate and decreases with increasing ambient air pressure. The relationship between flame projection length and atmospheric pressure can be expressed as a power law.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xuanze He, Jingwu Wang, Jun Fang
Summary: This study investigated the near-limit flame spread over paper at various pressure and oxygen conditions, providing new insights into flammability properties and flame spread behavior under different environments. The results showed that the flame spread rate near the extinction limits is dominated by preheating length and does not follow the previously proposed power law relationship with oxygen concentration and pressure.
FIRE SAFETY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Nanya Zhong, Gang Fu, Junjun Li, Chen Lian, Wenqi Chen, Kama Huang
Summary: A novel two-dimensional atmospheric pressure plasma jet device is proposed and validated through analysis of plasma parameters and establishment of an experimental system.
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaolei Zhang, Longhua Hu, Xiaochun Zhang, Xiepeng Sun, Guillermo Rein
Summary: This paper investigates the temperature profiles in ceiling jet induced by a finite line-source fire plume impinging upon an unconfined ceiling. The experimental results show that the temperature profile is two-dimensional and decays differently in different directions. A new equation is derived to describe the temperature profile based on the characteristic length scales. This study provides important data and a new equation for understanding the ceiling jet temperature distributions induced by finite line-sources in building fire science.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yanli Miao, Yuhang Chen, Fei Tang, Xiaolei Zhang, Longhua Hu
Summary: An experimental study was conducted to simulate the downhill spread of a line-source fire over an inclined surface. The study investigated the flame geometry and thermal radiation to the surroundings and the inclined surface. The results showed that the flame height decreased and the flame length along the inclined surface increased with an increased inclination angle.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Lu, Longhua Hu, Yuxuan Ma, Zhengda Guo, Qiang Wang
Summary: This paper experimentally investigated the interaction behaviors of flames spreading over two parallel adjacent electrical wires at various separation distances. The flame height, average mass loss rate, and flame spread rate were measured to quantify the transition of flame behaviors. The results showed that the flame height, average mass loss rate, and flame spread rate initially increased and then decreased with increasing separation distance.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yuhang Chen, Kazui Fukumoto, Xiaolei Zhang, Yujie Lin, Fei Tang, Longhua Hu
Summary: This study experimentally investigates the flame horizontal lengths of elevated and ground pool fires in cross airflows, and compares them. The quantification of this fundamental problem, which considers the air entrainment and combustion structure change due to the ground's Coanda effect at the leeward side, is of practical significance.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiang Lv, Longhua Hu, Xin Li, Hongyu Lu, Yuxuan Ma, Xiepeng Sun, Suk Ho Chung
Summary: Investigation was conducted on the flame downwash phenomenon of a horizontal jet fire with crossflow perpendicular to the fuel discharge direction. Experiments with various factors were carried out, and the results showed that the length of flame downwash varied with the fuel supply flow rate and crossflow air speed. A dimensional analysis was performed to identify three characteristic parameters that correlated well with the measured length of flame downwash.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaolei Zhang, Yong Yang, Xiepeng Sun, Fei Ren, Xiang Fang, Longhua Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the behavior of facade flames ejected from a top-hung window, and establishes models to describe the characteristics of flame ejection, flame height, and flame depth based on the window's dimensions and opening angle. The study provides valuable data and models for assessing the risk and impact of fires involving top-hung windows on urban environments.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nan Zhu, Yuxuan Ma, Yajun Huang, Jiang Lv, Xiepeng Sun, Longhua Hu
Summary: The effect of wind on vertically upward flame spread was studied on thermally thick PMMA slabs of different widths. It was found that wind changed the flame shape and decreased the flame spread rate. Mechanism analysis revealed the relationship between flame extending width, flame thickness, sample width, and wind velocity, and a theoretical model for flame spread in normal wind was proposed.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Siyao Jia, Yuxuan Ma, Zhengda Guo, Longhua Hu
Summary: This paper presents an experimental investigation on the spontaneous ignition of overloaded electrical wires under transverse wind. The results show that the ignition delay time has a non-monotonic trend with the increase of wind velocity. A significant finding is that the ignition delay time decreases as the insulation thickness increases, contrary to the results for thermally thin materials.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hongyu Lu, Shixiang Liu, Jiang Lv, Xin Li, Michael A. Delichatsios, Longhua Hu
Summary: This work investigates the flame geometrical characteristics of vertical downward turbulent jet fires in still air. The study proposes a new physical model and conducts CFD simulation to show the combustion structure. The research reveals the inner flow field and average mixture fraction of a downward jet fire and validates the CFD result with experimental data. It also discusses the differences between downward, upward, and horizontal jet fires and presents a physical model considering the initial downward momentum, flame buoyancy, and air entrainment.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yuxuan Ma, Longhua Hu, Yajun Huang, Fukai Chu, Xiaolei Zhang, Zhengda Guo, Siyao Jia, Nan Zhu, Yuhang Chen, Yan Gu
Summary: This paper presents an experimental investigation on concurrent flame spread over composites with flame retardants and external radiation factors. The findings indicate that the flame spread rate, flame preheat length, and flame height of composites with flame retardants may be larger than those without, under high external radiation. The theoretical analysis and experimental results support the conclusion that the thermal conductivity of the fuel-gas mixture and the temperature dependency of molecular diffusivity play significant roles in the heat/mass transfer mechanism of flame spread.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiang Lv, Michael A. Delichatsios, Mary Deligiannis, Hongyu Lu, Xin Li, Yuxuan Ma, Xiepeng Sun, Longhua Hu
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive model for horizontal turbulent jet flame geometries under opposing wind conditions, which is lacking in existing literature. The model is particularly relevant for offshore drilling platforms with horizontal flares and opposing wind. Experimental measurements were conducted for horizontal jets discharged from circular nozzles, and a physical model based on dimensional analysis was derived to describe the flame geometries under different wind speeds. The proposed model successfully captures the flame geometry parameters and predicts the trajectories of horizontal jet fires under opposing wind.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yuxuan Ma, Yusuke Konno, Qiang Wang, Longhua Hu, Nozomu Hashimoto, Osamu Fujita
Summary: Flames propagating along the sample edges will cause interference with material flammability test results. Utilizing an inert wall with a designed air gap distance can minimize this effect. The flame spread rate at the sample edge can be summarized into three regimes based on the air gap distance. The developed flame spread model based on conventional thermal theory accurately reproduces the experimental results and emphasizes the significance of heat loss in the trend of flame spread rate.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiepeng Sun, Longhua Hu, Jiang Lv, Xiang Fang, Xiaotao Chen, Xiaolei Zhang
Summary: This paper experimentally investigates the impact of under-ventilated window-ejected fire plume on the building facade, including temperature, convective and excess heat release rate, facade flame height, and heat flux profile. Experimental data shows that flame height, aspect ratio of the opening, and convective heat release rate significantly affect the heat flux distribution on the building facade. A global model is proposed to describe the transverse evolution of heat flux on the facade.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
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Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
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Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
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Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
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Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
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Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
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Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
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Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
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Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.