Kinetic models of natural gas combustion in an internal combustion engine

In this study, combustion of methane was simulated using four kinetic models of methane in CHEMKIN 4.1.1 for 0-D closed internal combustion (IC) engine reactor. Two detailed (GRIMECH3.0 & UBC MECH2.0) and two reduced (One step & Four steps) models were examined for various IC engine designs. The detailed models (GRIMECH3.0, & UBC MECH2.0) and 4-step models successfully predicted the combustion while global model was unable to predict any combustion reaction. This study illustrated that the detailed model sh...     

预混天然气在多孔介质燃烧器中的燃烧与传热

在一台小型渐变型多孔介质燃烧器上进行了预混天然气燃烧与传热试验研究,探讨了天然气速度和多孔介质厚度对多孔介质燃烧室的温度分布、排烟温度和流动阻力的影响。结果表明,天然气在渐变型多孔介质燃烧器中燃烧稳定,燃烧室与水冷夹套间的换热受天然气速度和多孔介质厚度影响,换热效果比空管中燃烧明显增强,同时预混天然气通过多孔介质的进出口压差随着天然气速度和多孔介质厚度的增加而增加。     

氧体积分数对炭黑燃烧特性影响的热天平研究

利用热天平对天然气扩散火焰中生成的炭黑在不同氧体积分数下（21%、15%、10%和5%）的燃烧特性进行了研究，选用蜡烛炭黑、4种工业炭黑以及无烟煤焦炭作为对比。基于试验结果确定了燃烧特性参数，并分析了燃烧特性。天然气扩散火焰中生成的炭黑明显早于其他试样着火燃烧，着火温度在所有试样中最低，氧体积分数为21%下为483.0℃，比焦炭约低114℃，比蜡烛炭黑低近127.8℃。自制天然气炭黑可燃指数比焦炭低，着火后前期燃烧反应能力较弱。随着氧体积分数的降低，各试样着火温度在50℃内变化。比较各试样的燃尽特性可知自制天然气炭黑在不同燃尽率下的相对燃尽时间最长，氧体积分数为21%下完全燃尽为6.03min，比焦炭长21.3%。蜡烛炭黑相对燃尽时间也较长。随着氧体积分数降低，各试样燃尽时间都延长，尤其是自制天然气炭黑，氧体积分数从21%降到5%，相对燃尽时间延长2.97倍，氧体积分数降低明显延长其燃尽过程。     

Prediction and measurement of pollutant emissions in CNG fired internal combustion engine

In the present study, the detailed reaction mechanisms were developed and Chemkin 4.1.1 was implemented to predict the formation of pollutant species in compressed natural gas (CNG) fired internal combustion (IC) engine. The proposed mechanisms were developed by coupling the EXGAS (an automatic mechanism generation tool for alkane oxidation) mechanisms with the Leed's NOx mechanism (version 2.0). The simulation results of each proposed mechanism were validated by the experimental measurements for profiles of temperature, pressure and pollutant species (CO, NOx). The rate of production analysis of each mechanism identified the important reactions in each mechanism which contributed to the formation of pollutant species. In spite of some discrepancies, the experimental measurements indicate that Mechanism-IV (consisting of 208 reactions and 78 species) showed closer agreement for each of the predicted profiles of temperature, pressure and pollutant species (CO, NOx).     

Study of the combustion mechanism of oil shale semicoke in a thermogravimetric analyzer

Oil shale semicoke, formed in retort furnaces, is a source of severe environmental pollution and is classified as a dangerous solid waste. For the industrial application of oil shale semicoke in combustion, this present work focused on the thermal analysis of its combustion characteristics. The pyrolysis and combustion experiments of semicoke were conducted in a Pyris thermogravimetric analyzer. From the comparison of pyrolysis curves with combustion curves, the ignition mechanism of semicoke samples prepared at different carbonization temperatures was deduced, and was found to be homogeneous for semicoke samples obtained at lower carbonization temperature, shifting to heterogeneous with an increase in the carbonization temperature. The effect of carbonization temperatures and heating rates on the combustion process was studied as well. At last, combustion kinetic parameters of semicoke were calculated with the binary linear regression method, showing that activation energy will increase with increasing the heating rate.     

固定床天然气与煤共气化火焰区温度影响因素的研究

用实验室固定床反应器模拟合成气制备炉，考察了该工艺中不同因素对火焰区温度的影响。实验中首先确定了使火焰区温度最低时的甲烷和氧气相对入口位置，然后在此条件下分别考察了进料中H2O/O2和CH4/O2摩尔比变化对火焰区温度的影响。结果表明，甲烷和氧气相对入口位置平齐时火焰区温度最低，火焰区温度均随进料中CH4/O2和H2O/O2摩尔比的增大而降低。     

两相流中煤粉的燃烧机理及动力学特征

利用微型流化床动力学分析仪研究了两相流条件下无烟煤粉的燃烧反应机理和动力学特征,并与热重法所得结果进行比较分析。结果表明,当温度大于850℃时,煤粉燃烧机理发生了变化,燃烧气态产物的生成比例也随之改变;当气速大于0.10 m/s时,气体扩散限制基本被消除,煤粉燃烧反应速率主要受界面化学反应控制;煤粉燃烧反应速率随着氧气分压的增大呈幂函数形式增长,且氧气分压对煤粉静置燃烧的影响更加显著。煤氧两相流燃烧的表观活化能与静置燃烧相比降低了49 kJ/mol,相同温度条件下两相流燃烧的界面化学反应阻力也明显小于热重法测试结果。     

燃煤固硫及催化燃烧一体化添加剂的催化作用机理研究

用热重法研究了燃煤固硫及催化燃烧一体化添加剂对峰峰烟煤的催化燃烧和催化固硫作用，采用非等温燃烧反应模型和粒子模型，计算了加入一体化添加剂前后煤的燃烧反应动力学和固硫反应动力学参数，对一体化添加剂的催化作用机理进行了分析。结果表明，一体化添加剂中金属催化组分Fe2O3对煤的燃烧和固硫组分CaO的固硫均起到了较好的催化促进作用。一体化添加剂的加入可提高煤的燃烧反应速率，外加金属离子通过电荷迁移使碳表面的棱、角、缺陷等活性部位增加，加快了氧气的吸附速度，使反应活化能和频率因子降低。在燃烧固硫反应，一体化添加剂中金属助剂Fe2O3催化了SO2转变为SO3的过程，使固硫组分CaO的硫酸盐化反应表面化学反应速度常数k和有效扩散系数D增大，在固硫反应的产物层扩散控制阶段，Fe2O3的存在使得CaO晶粒团之间相互接触黏连的几率减小，减轻了固硫产物CaSO4的团聚，弱化了扩散作用的影响，减轻了CaO固硫反应的孔窒息效应。     

有机金属化合物降低柴油机炭烟排放及其机理的研究

在直喷式柴油机上按自由加速法进行了柴油机炭烟排放试验,考察了8种有机金属化合物降低炭烟排放的效果,并对其作用机理进行了研究。实验表明,8种有机金属化合物均能有效降低炭烟排放,降烟效果顺序为二壬基萘磺酸钡>二茂铁>环烷酸铁>石油磺酸钡>环烷酸锰>环烷酸铜>环烷酸钡>环烷酸铈。在纯柴油中添加4‰二壬基萘磺酸钡时,降低炭烟排放40.7%;添加1‰二茂铁时,降低炭烟排放35.3%。试验还表明,有机结构影响有机金属化合物的降烟效果,同时影响着它在添加量上的感受性。炭烟的生成,主要与生成的乙炔（C2H2）和多环芳香烃（PAH）有关,而炭烟的氧化则与炭烟周围氧浓度和炭烟颗粒表面积有关。多数有机金属化合物本身携氧,能使燃油迅速分解生成CO,CO的增加使PAH明显减少,从而抑止炭烟的生成。茂型金属有机物能活化CO分子,进而有效抑止炭烟先导物的生成。     

Fisher判别在气相色谱-质谱分析助燃剂燃烧残留物中的应用

为寻找一种用于火场助燃剂燃烧残留物鉴定的更为准确、有效的模式识别方法,对7种常见助燃剂在不同载体上的燃烧残留物样品及未知送检样品进行气相色谱-质谱（GC-MS）分析测试,通过特征组分分析鉴定出未知样品中含有汽油成分。同时运用Fisher判别及PCA（主成分分析）/Fisher判别联用两种判别方法对样本数据进行了分析处理,PCA/Fisher判别联用的结果表明送检样本中含有硝基油漆稀料成分,而仅使用Fisher判别的结果表明送检样本中含有93^#汽油。通过将两种分析方法所得结果与GC-MS特征组分分析的结果进行比对发现,Fisher判别能够对7种助燃剂燃烧残留物的样本实现更有效的分类,对未知样本的判别更为有效。该研究结果为火场助燃剂鉴定提供了新的数据分析手段。     

Experimental investigation on the effect of natural gas premixed ratio on combustion and emissions in an IDI engine

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - Usage of natural gas in an internal combustion engine that has different combustion technologies is considered a possible solution to reduce engine...     

Comparison of purification processes of natural gas obtained from three different regions in the world

Natural gases obtained from different regions in the world as Scholen-Germany, Saudi Arabia and Iran were purified with a package code and the obtained results were compared in this study. For purification process, both natural gases flowing in a vertical pipe and monoethanolamine (MEA) flowing as a film from the internal surface of a pipe were examined together. Both fluids were flown in a vertical and laminar regime. Binary diffusion coefficients, Schmidt numbers (Sc) and dynamical viscosities were calculated individually for three types of natural gases. It is demonstrated that the chemical absorption method by MEA process is the most appropriate method at high Damko¨hler (Da) numbers particularly for natural gases containing high concentrations of CO2 and H2S.     

Mutual sensitization of the oxidation of nitric oxide and a natural gas blend in a JSR at elevated pressure: experimental and detailed kinetic modeling study

The mutual sensitization of the oxidation of NO and a natural gas blend (methane-ethane 10:1) was studied experimentally in a fused silica jet-stirred reactor operating at 10 atm, over the temperature range 800-1160 K, from fuel-lean to fuel-rich conditions. Sonic quartz probe sampling followed by on-line FTIR analyses and off-line GC-TCD/FID analyses were used to measure the concentration profiles of the reactants, the stable intermediates, and the final products. A detailed chemical kinetic modeling of the present experiments was performed yielding an overall good agreement between the present data and this modeling. According to the proposed kinetic scheme, the mutual sensitization of the oxidation of this natural gas blend and NO proceeds through the NO to NO2 conversion by HO2, CH3O2, and C2H5O2. The detailed kinetic modeling showed that the conversion of NO to NO2 by CH3O2 and C2H5O2 is more important at low temperatures (ca. 820 K) than at higher temperatures where the reaction of NO with HO2 controls the NO to NO2 conversion. The production of OH resulting from the oxidation of NO by HO2, and the production of alkoxy radicals via RO2 + NO reactions promotes the oxidation of the fuel. A simplified reaction scheme was delineated: NO + HO2 --> NO2 + OH followed by OH + CH4 --> CH3 + H2O and OH + C2H6 --> C2H5 + H2O. At low-temperature, the reaction also proceeds via CH3 + O2 (+ M) --> CH3O2 (+ M); CH3O2 + NO --> CH3O + NO2 and C2H5 + O2 --> C2H5O2; C2H5O2 + NO --> C2H5O + NO2. At higher temperature, methoxy radicals are produced via the following mechanism: CH3 + NO2 --> CH3O + NO. The further reactions CH3O --> CH2O + H; CH2O + OH --> HCO + H2O; HCO + O2 --> HO2 + CO; and H + O2 + M --> HO2 + M complete the sequence. The proposed model indicates that the well-recognized difference of reactivity between methane and a natural gas blend is significantly reduced by addition of NO. The kinetic analyses indicate that in the NO-seeded conditions, the main production of OH proceeds via the same route, NO + HO2 --> NO2 + OH. Therefore, a significant reduction of the impact of the fuel composition on the kinetics of oxidation occurs.     

Activity promotion of anti-sintering AuMgGa2O4 using ceria in the water gas shift reaction and catalytic combustion reactions

Heterogeneous gold nanocatalysts have both inspired researchers with their unique catalytic performance and frustrated them due to the contradictions observed in their activities and stabilities. A recent breakthrough has shown that gold nanoparticles (NPs) can retain their catalytically active size over a MgGa₂O₄ spinel support upon sintering at high temperatures. Herein, we report the catalytic activity of anti-sintering Au

MgGa₂O₄ for use in water gas shift reaction (WGSR) and catalytic combustion reactions, and the promoting effect of ceria. Upon adding ceria to 800°C-aged Au

MgGa₂O₄, the CO conversion in the WGSR was increased from ～1.5% to ～34.0% at 450°C, and the “light-off” temperatures (T₅₀) for methane combustion and CO oxidation were decreased by ～80 and ～100°C, respectively. Characterizations using XRD, HAADF-STEM, EDS mapping, H₂-TPR, XPS, and DRIFTs confirmed the proximate contact of Au with ceria and their significant synergistic effect, which thereby combined the benefits of ceria toward the dissociation of H₂O or O₂ and the Au NPs toward activating CO or CH₄. These results show that this stepwise stabilization-activation strategy is efficient for rationally constructing stable and active gold nanocatalysts, which may open up possibilities for the wide application of gold nanocatalysts at elevated temperatures.     

Quantification of benzene,toluene, ethylbenzene and o-xylene in internal combustion engine exhaust with time-weighted average solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography mass spectrometry

A new and simple method for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and o-xylene (BTEX) quantification in vehicle exhaust was developed based on diffusion-controlled extraction onto a retracted solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber coating. The rationale was to develop a method based on existing and proven SPME technology that is feasible for field adaptation in developing countries. Passive sampling with SPME fiber retracted into the needle extracted nearly two orders of magnitude less mass (n) compared with exposed fiber (outside of needle) and sampling was in a time weighted-averaging (TWA) mode. Both the sampling time (t) and fiber retraction depth (Z) were adjusted to quantify a wider range of C_gas. Extraction and quantification is conducted in a non-equilibrium mode. Effects of C_gas, t, Z and T were tested. In addition, contribution of n extracted by metallic surfaces of needle assembly without SPME coating was studied. Effects of sample storage time on n loss was studied. Retracted TWA–SPME extractions followed the theoretical model. Extracted n of BTEX was proportional to C_gas, t, D_g, T and inversely proportional to Z. Method detection limits were 1.8, 2.7, 2.1 and 5.2 mg m⁻³ (0.51, 0.83, 0.66 and 1.62 ppm) for BTEX, respectively. The contribution of extraction onto metallic surfaces was reproducible and influenced by C_gas and t and less so by T and by the Z. The new method was applied to measure BTEX in the exhaust gas of a Ford Crown Victoria 1995 and compared with a whole gas and direct injection method.     

Research on mechanism of gas liquid separation in SO2 removal from flue gas by liquid absorption with catalysed reaction

The desulphurised experiment of an organic physical solvent of dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) mixed with a relatively small amount of Mn(II) catalyst, based on the novel desulphurisation technology using the organic solvent as absorbent, is studied. Results indicate that Mn(II) plays a significant catalytic role. Compared with pure physical solvent of DMSO, the purification efficiency of SO₂ with a small amount of catalyst has been much improved, and its absorption and reaction mechanism by liquid absorption with catalysed reaction are discussed.     

金属铁与丙烯共同还原NO的特性与机理

研究了丙烯在金属铁作用下还原NO的特性。采用陶瓷管流动反应器在300-1 100℃研究了不同条件下的NO还原效率,考察了SO_2的影响,采用XRD、SEM和EDS分析了反应后金属铁表面的组分和微观结构特征。结果表明,丙烯在金属铁作用下具有良好的NO还原效果。在N_2气氛,温度超过800℃后,金属铁作用下丙烯还原NO的效率达到了95%以上。在模拟烟气、富燃料条件下,温度高于900℃时,丙烯与金属铁还原NO的效率超过了90%。SO_2对丙烯在金属铁作用下还原NO的效率影响很小。机理分析表明,当丙烯与金属铁共同还原NO时,一方面,NO被金属铁直接还原,同时丙烯还原氧化铁为金属铁;另一方面,丙烯通过再燃机理还原NO,同时再燃中间产物被氧化铁氧化为N_2。     

典型塑料载体与助燃剂燃烧残留物的闪蒸气相色谱-质谱分析

通过对火场常见塑料载体与助燃剂混合燃烧残留物的分析,发展一种适用此类燃烧残留物的火灾物证鉴定方法,对火场中是否存在助燃剂进行判断,避免漏检情况的发生。应用热分析技术确定合适的闪蒸温度,在此温度下对塑料载体与助燃剂混合燃烧残留物进行闪蒸分析,并从实验条件选择、可行性分析、定性分析三方面对闪蒸技术进行评价。结果表明,闪蒸气相色谱-质谱（Flash GC-MS）技术可以检测到热塑性聚合物塑料载体与助燃剂混合燃烧残留物中残留的助燃剂特征组分,可对火场中是否存在过助燃剂进行辨别。闪蒸气相色谱-质谱技术丰富了现代火灾物证鉴定技术,能进一步辅助火灾物证鉴定工作,使鉴定结论更准确、可靠。     

Experimental and mechanism studies on simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification from flue gas using a flue gas circulating fluidized bed

The oxidizing highly reactive absorbent was prepared from fly ash,industry lime,and an oxidizing additive M.Experiments of simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification were carried out in a flue gas circulating fluidized bed(CFB).The effects of influencing factors and calcium availability were also investigated on the removal efficiencies of desulfurization and denitrification.Removal efficiencies of 95.5%for SO2 and 64.8%for NO were obtained respectively under the optimal experimental conditions. The component of the spent absorbent was analyzed with chemical analysis methods.The results in- dicated that more nitrogen species appeared in the spent absorbent except sulfur species.A scanning electron microscope(SEM)and an accessory X-ray energy spectrometer were used to observe micro-properties of the samples,including fly ash,oxidizing highly reactive absorbent and spent absorbent.The simultaneous removal mechanism of SO2 and NO based on this absorbent was pro- posed according to the experimental results.     

Selective determination of trace arsenic and antimony species in natural waters by gas chromatography with a photoionization detector

Traces amounts of arsenic and antimony in water samples were determined by gas chromatography with a photoionization detector after liquidnitrogen cold trapping of their hydrides. The sample solution was treated with sodium hydroborate (NaBH₄) under weak-acid conditions for arsenic(III) and antimony(III) determination, and under strong-acid conditions for arsenic(III+V) and antimony(III+V) determination. Large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapor obscured determination of arsine and stibine. Better separation from interference could be achieved by removing CO₂ and water vapor in two tubes containing sodium hydroxide pellets and calcium chloride, respectively. The detection limits of this method were 1.8 ng dm^?3 for arsenic and 9.4 ng dm^?3 for antimony in the case of 100-cm³ sample volumes. Therefore, it is suitable for determination of trace arsenic and antimony in natural waters.