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Combustion efficiency of a premixed continuous flow combustorExhaust gas temperature, velocity, and composition measurements at various radial locations at the combustor exit are presented for a swirling-flow continuous combustor of a confined concentric jet configuration operating on premixed propane or methane and air. The main objective of the study is to determine the effect of fuel substitution and of changes in outer flow swirl conditions on the combustor performance. It is found that there is no difference in observed properties for propane and methane firing; the use of either of the fuels results in nearly the same exit temperature and velocity profiles and the same efficiency for a given operating condition. A mechanism for combustion is proposed which explains qualitatively the changes in efficiency and pollutant emissions observed with changing swirl.
Document ID
19850060420
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Anand, M. S.
(Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Gouldin, F. C.
(Cornell University Ithaca, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: ASME, Transactions, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Volume: 107
ISSN: 0022-0825
Subject Category
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry
Accession Number
85A42571
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-3019
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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