CATALYTIC COMBUSTION HEAT SOURCES FOR THERMAL ENERGY CONVERTERS.

Abstract

Investigations leading to the development of a catalytic burner using leaded gasoline as a fuel for use with thermoelectric generators are reported. Detailed parametric studies on a vanadia catalyst are given. Results of an experimental design were analyzed by a multivariate regression model and expressions for percent oxidation and maximum temperature are given in terms of air and gasoline flow rates. Effects of catalytic element geometry on burner heat transfer are discussed and details of an element configuration are given along with design details of an experimental thermoelectric generator. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0603269

Entities

People

  • Mullapudi M. Reddi
  • Robert A. Baker

Organizations

  • Franklin Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysts
  • Combustion
  • Converters
  • Energy
  • Experimental Design
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuels
  • Gasoline
  • Generators
  • Geometry
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Heat Transfer
  • Oxidation

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering