Development and Optimization of a Comprehensive Kinetic Model of Hydrocarbon Fuel Combustion
Abstract
The objective of the present research program is to develop a comprehensive, predictive, and detailed kinetic model of hydrocarbon combustion for aeropropulsion simulations. During the reporting period progress has been made in the following projects: (1) a comparative study of the influence of reaction rate constant and binary diffusion coefficient on laminar flame speed predictions and close coupled scattering calculations for the binary diffusion coefficients of H-He and H-Ar, (2) a study on the mechanisms for the initiation of radical chain reactions during homogeneous oxidation of unsaturated hydrocarbons, and (3) development of a comprehensive mechanism for C1-C4 fuel combustion. These three projects represent the two key ingredients that are necessary to the success of the overall research program. These are, (1) the formulation of physico-chemical properties that are relevant to kinetic model development and validation, and (2) further development of a unified and optimized kinetic model for higher hydrocarbon combustion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP012131
Entities
People
- Hai Wang
Organizations
- University of Delaware