NO_x FORMATION IN LIGHT-HYDROCARBON, PREMIXED FLAMES

Author

Robert T. Hughes, University of KentuckyFollow

Date Available

6-25-2018

Year of Publication

2018

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Document Type

Master's Thesis

College

Engineering

Department/School/Program

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Jose Graña-Otero

Abstract

This study explores the reactions and related species of NO_x pollutants in methane flames in order to understand their production and consumption during the combustion process. To do this, several analytical simulations were run to explore the behavior of nitrogen species in the pre-flame, post- flame, and reaction layer regions. The results were then analyzed in order to identify all "steady-state" species in the flame as well as the determine all the unnecessary reactions and species that are not required to meet a defined accuracy. The reductions were then applied and proven to be viable.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2018.287

Recommended Citation

Hughes, Robert T., "NO_x FORMATION IN LIGHT-HYDROCARBON, PREMIXED FLAMES" (2018). Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical Engineering. 118.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/me_etds/118