| Title |
Two Simple Models for the Noncatalytic Reduction of NO with NH3 |
| Creator |
de Boer, P. C. T. |
| Publisher |
University of Utah |
| Date |
1984 |
| Spatial Coverage |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Abstract |
A detailed investigation is made of two simple models for the noncatalytic reduction of NO by NH3 in oxygen-rich postflame gases (the "Thermal DeNOx" process). The first model is that proposed by Seery and Zabielski, and by Fenimore. It is based on the reactions (1) NH2 + NO -+ N2 + H20; (2) NH2 * OH -» -> NO; and (3) NH3 + OH -> NH2 + H20. As noted previously by Fenimore, reactions (1) and (2) lead to the existence of a critical concentration CN03C, below which CN03 cannot be reduced. The nondimensionalized rate equations for reactions (l)-(3) are solved analytically for the case of constant OHconcentration. The solution is compared with the experimental data of Muzio, Arand and Teixeira; it is found that the corresponding OH-concentrations are well below their equilibrium values. This is taken into account in an extended model, where the replenishment of OH is rate-limiting. The results of the extended model can be fitted quite well to available experimental data. The model is applied to conditions typical of gas turbine Combustors. |
| Type |
Text |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
This material may be protected by copyright. Permission required for use in any form. For further information please contact the American Flame Research Committee. |
| Conversion Specifications |
Original scanned with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, 16.7 megapixel digital camera and saved as 400 ppi uncompressed TIFF, 16 bit depth. |
| Scanning Technician |
Cliodhna Davis |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s69w0j1b |
| Setname |
uu_afrc |
| ID |
1537 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69w0j1b |
