Kinetics of Supercritical Water Oxidation
Abstract
This project consists of experiments and theoretical modeling designed to improve our understanding of the detailed chemical kinetics of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) processes. The objective of the three year project is to develop working models that accurately predict the oxidation rates and mechanisms for a variety of key organic species over the range of temperatures and pressures important for industrial applications. Our examination of reaction kinetics in supercritical water undertakes in situ measurements of reactants, intermediates, and products using optical spectroscopic techniques, primarily Raman spectroscopy. Our focus is to measure the primary oxidation steps that occur in the oxidation of methanol, phenol, methylene chloride, and some simple organic compounds containing nitro groups with a special emphasis on identifying reaction steps that involve hydroxyl radical and hydrogen peroxide.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA350712
Entities
People
- Jefferson W. Tester
- Kenneth Brezinsky
- Steven F. Rice
Organizations
- Sandia National Laboratories