Development of a Laminar Flame Test Facility for Bio-Diesel Characterization
Abstract
The thesis examines the current testing standards for diesel fuels and establishes the relevance of such testing standards to bio-derived diesel fuels. There is a need for more detailed kinetics information for biodiesel fuels to allow exploration of issues in engine and fuel design. Flame studies can provide overall chemical kinetic information that is currently lacking in the literature for bio-diesel fuels. An experimental apparatus to measure laminar flame speeds was designed and implemented to convey overall chemical reaction rate information. This work addressed three major aspects of such design: combustion chamber, auxiliary systems (gases and fuel supply, ignition, and control) and measurement systems. Test rig characterization was attempted; however, critical ignition and fueling issues were uncovered during experimentation. Suggestions for future work provide solutions and improvement pathways to the current design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA514385
Entities
People
- Giam Tan
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School