Chemical Kinetic Characterization of Autoignition and Combustion of Diesel and JP-8
Abstract
The objective of the research was to obtain a fundamental understanding of the physical and chemical mechanisms of autoignition and combustion of diesel and JP-8 in non-premixed systems. Diesel and JP-8 are comprised of hundreds of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds. The major components of these fuels are straight chain paraffins, branched chain paraffins, cycloparaffins, aromatics, and alkenes. Detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms that describe combustion of many of the components in diesel and JP-8 are not available and are unlikely to be developed in the near future. As a consequence, it is necessary to develop surrogate fuels. The research was focused on developing the necessary scientific knowledge for developing these surrogate fuels. The experimental part of the research was performed employing the counterflow configuration. The fuels tested were n-heptane, n-decane, n-dodecane, n-hexadecane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, toluene, and o-xylene because they represent the types of fuels in diesel and JP-8. Critical conditions of autoignition and extinction were measured. Flame structures were measured for non-premixed n-heptane flames and n-decane flames. For n-heptane and n-decane flames, numerical calculations were performed using detailed chemistry and the results were compared with experiments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 15, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA429299
Entities
People
- Kalyanasundaram Seshadri
Organizations
- University of California, San Diego