Modeling of multi-component fuel vaporization and combustion for gasoline and diesel spray

The present study applied a continuous thermodynamics approach to consider the multi-component nature of petroleum fuels during the vaporization process. A gamma distribution was used to describe the molecular weight of the fuel. The model was first used to study the vaporization of single diesel and gasoline drops. Results showed that the mean molecular weight of the fuel drop kept increasing, indicating that the lighter components vaporized earlier in the process. The present vaporization model was also integrated with an engine simulation code for diesel spray combustion study. Results of diesel spray modeling showed that heavy fuel components survived during the early vaporization process such that the drops in the outer regions of the spray were mostly composed of heavier components. In this study, detailed chemistry was used for diesel combustion modeling. Results showed that good levels of agreement between experiments and predictions were obtained in flame structures and soot distributions. Effects of ambient temperature in the sooting tendency of diesel spray were also predicted by the present model. Under the conditions studied , soot emissions were not seen for ambient temperature less than 850 K, which is consistent with the concept of low-temperature engine combustion for low emissions.     

Development and validation of a theoretical model for diesel spray penetration

A research on the diesel spray injected into stagnant ambient air in a chamber is reported in this paper. The main objective of the investigation is to carry out an in-depth analysis on the influence of injection parameters on the spray internal dynamics and spray macroscopic characteristics. As a result of a theoretical approach based on momentum flux conservation along the sprays' axis, a model which predicts the spray axis velocity and spray tip penetration is obtained. Measurements of momentum flux and spray cone angle are needed in order to predict axis velocity and spray penetration. The chamber density is assumed to be constant and equal to the density of the pressurized air inside the chamber. A Gaussian radial profile is assumed for the axial velocity. Experimental results from a conventional common rail injection system with five axisymmetric nozzles tested in a wide range of injection pressure values and density conditions have been used in order to obtain additional information of the model and also for validation purposes. These experimental results include a large number of momentum flux (impact force), spray tip penetration and spray cone angle measurements.     

Numerical simulation of soot filtration and combustion within diesel particulate filters

The numerous benefits offered by diesel engines, compared to gasoline ones, are balanced by a drawback of increasing concern, namely soot emissions. Nowadays, soot emissions can be reduced by physically trapping the particles within on-board diesel particulate filters (DPF). The filter gets progressively loaded by filtering the soot laden flue gases, thus causing an increasing pressure drop, until regeneration takes place. The aim of this work is to develop a fully predictive three-dimensional mathematical model able to accurately describe the soot deposition process into the filter, the consequent gradual modification of the properties of the filter itself (i.e. permeability and porosity), the formation of a soot filtration cake, and the final regeneration step. The commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code Fluent 6.2.16, based on a finite-volume numerical scheme, is used to simulate the gas and particulate flow fields in the DPF, whereas particle filtration sub-models and regeneration kinetics are implemented through user-defined-subroutines (UDS).Model predictions highlight uneven soot deposition profiles in the first steps of the filtration process; however, the very high resistance to the gas flow of the readily formed cake layer determines the evolution into an almost constant layer of soot particles. The ignition of the loaded soot was simulated under different operating conditions, and two regeneration strategies were investigated: a “mild regeneration” at low temperature and oxygen concentration, that operated a spatially homogeneous ignition of the deposited soot, and a “fast regeneration”, with an uneven soot combustion along the axial coordinate of the filter, due to strong temperature gradients inside the filter itself. These findings are supported by comparison and validation with experimental data.     

液雾燃烧大涡模拟的应用研究进展

液雾燃烧数值模拟在能源、交通、化工冶金和航天航空等工程中有广泛的应用,近年来,大涡模拟研究尤其受到重视,不仅在基础研究领域中,而且在朝着工程应用方向发展,特别是在内燃机燃烧室和燃气轮机燃烧室液雾燃烧数值模拟中的应用。目前液雾燃烧大涡模拟被认为是工程上最有应用前途的CFD数值模拟方法,可以显示流动和燃烧发展的动态过程,而且其统计结果比雷诺平均模拟(RANS)的更精确。但是还存在一些有待解决的问题,主要是亚网格模型和模拟结果的详细实验检验。本文就此领域的研究进展,包括作者最近的研究,进行了简要的评述,讨论了进一步研究的问题。     

不可压缩湍流反应流动的直接模拟和RANS-SOM燃烧模型的检验

The second-order moment combustion model, proposed by the authors is validated using the direct numerical simulation （DNS） of incompressible turbulent reacting channel flows. The instantaneous DNS results show the near-wall strip structures of concentration and temperature fluctuations. The DNS statistical results give the budget of the terms in the correlation equations, showing that the production and dissipation terms are most important. The DNS statistical data are used to validate the closure model in RANS second-order moment （SOM） combustion model. It is found that the simulated diffusion and production terms are in agreement with the DNS data in most flow regions, except in the near-wall region, where the near-wall modification should be made, and the closure model for the dissipation term needs further improvement. The algebraic second-order moment （ASOM） combustion model is well validated by DNS.     

A study of the mixture formation process for a third-generation conical spray applied in HCCI diesel combustion

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mixture formation processes of a third-generation spray (TGCS), an impinging spray that is intended to be applied in mixture preparation for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) diesel combustion. The spray visualization is performed in a constant-volume vessel by high-speed photography, to investigate the characteristics of the TGCS, and also to provide a validation for numerical models. Then the behaviors of spray and mixture formation process in a constant-volume vessel and diesel in-cylinder conditions were examined numerically by FIRE v8.5 package. Results of the high-speed photography indicated that the TGCS is characterized by a flexible spray tip penetration and circumferential angle, depending on the impinging angle of the TGCS nozzle. Findings of the numerical simulations in a constant-volume vessel under the spray visualization conditions revealed that after the fuel jets had impinged on the guide wall, the TGCS has a much smaller fuel mass fraction compared with a free spray. Furthermore, simulation results under diesel engine conditions demonstrated that for the TGCS, the fuel-air mixture can achieve circumferential homogeneity at 2° CA after the start of injection (ASOI), and form a comparatively homogeneous lean mixture at 20° CA ASOI.     

湍流非预混燃烧数值模拟的代数二阶矩模型

湍流燃烧数值模拟是研究燃烧的一种重要手段,采用的湍流燃烧模型是否恰当直接影响最终结果的准确性。在湍流燃烧中,化学反应速率不仅取决于当地的组分浓度和温度,而且与组分的湍流脉动也有密切关系。通过对湍流燃烧模型进行探讨,发现代数二阶矩模型（ASOM）能综合考虑湍流和反应动力学因素的影响,而且比其他复杂的模型简单。研究将组分混合速率对化学反应速率的影响在一个修正的代数二阶矩模型（RASOM）中进行考虑,更准确地计算出化学反应速率。为了验证模型的准确性,RASOM模型被应用到Sandia实验室测量的甲烷-空气非预混燃烧（Flame-D）的数值模拟中。模拟得到的结果与实验结果以及修正的涡破碎模型（EBU-A）和原ASOM模型的结果进行了对比,发现RASOM模型的效果较好。     

Effect of nozzle orifice geometry on spray, combustion, and emission characteristics under diesel engine conditions

Diesel engine performance and emissions are strongly coupled with fuel atomization and spray processes, which in turn are strongly influenced by injector flow dynamics. Modern engines employ micro-orifices with different orifice designs. It is critical to characterize the effects of various designs on engine performance and emissions. In this study, a recently developed primary breakup model (KH-ACT), which accounts for the effects of cavitation and turbulence generated inside the injector nozzle is incorporated into a CFD software CONVERGE for comprehensive engine simulations. The effects of orifice geometry on inner nozzle flow, spray, and combustion processes are examined by coupling the injector flow and spray simulations. Results indicate that conicity and hydrogrinding reduce cavitation and turbulence inside the nozzle orifice, which slows down primary breakup, increasing spray penetration, and reducing dispersion. Consequently, with conical and hydroground nozzles, the vaporization rate and fuel air mixing are reduced, and ignition occurs further downstream. The flame lift-off lengths are the highest and lowest for the hydroground and conical nozzles, respectively. This can be related to the rate of fuel injection, which is higher for the hydroground nozzle, leading to richer mixtures and lower flame base speeds. A modified flame index is employed to resolve the flame structure, which indicates a dual combustion mode. For the conical nozzle, the relative role of rich premixed combustion is enhanced and that of diffusion combustion reduced compared to the other two nozzles. In contrast, for the hydroground nozzle, the role of rich premixed combustion is reduced and that of non-premixed combustion is enhanced. Consequently, the amount of soot produced is the highest for the conical nozzle, while the amount of NO_x produced is the highest for the hydroground nozzle, indicating the classical tradeoff between them.     

Large-eddy simulation of correlation moments in turbulent combustion and validation of the RANS-SOM combustion model

The three-dimensional large-eddy simulation (LES) is carried out for a piloted methane-air jet flame (Flame C), measured in Sandia National Laboratory, and its statistical results are validated by experimental data. The LES statistically-averaged time-averaged temperature, the root mean square (RMS) value of temperature, and time-averaged methane and oxygen concentration are compared with those obtained using the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations with second-order moment (SOM) combustion model. Also, the cross-correlations in the time-averaged reaction rate expression of SOM model are given by the LES statistics. It is found that there is a similarity between the distribution of the correlation moments and the distribution of the products of corresponding averaged variable's gradients, the closure assumptions made in the algebraic second-order moment (ASOM) combustion model for RANS model is approximately valid.     

Thermal stability of Cu-K-V catalyst for diesel soot combustion

This paper reports a study on the thermal stability of a Cu-K-V catalyst, which showed particular promise for low temperature combustion of diesel particulate. Prolonged treatments were performed at high temperatures (400–1000°C) for periods up to 15 days under different gaseous atmospheres. The effect of such treatments on the catalyst composition was investigated by means of weight-decrease measurements and composition analysis (atomic absorption, X-ray diffraction, etc.), whereas the catalyst activity towards soot combustion was determined via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The apparent activation energy of the soot combustion process was calculated for a collection of catalyst samples, thermally treated according to several different representative conditions, by the Ozawa method on the basis of the DTA results. Some of the thermal treatments (especially those performed at high temperatures: 900–1000°C) resulted in a reduction of the catalyst activity as shown by the increase of both the activation energy and the soot ignition temperature, as a consequence of the volatilisation of at least some of the active compounds of the catalyst itself (KCl, CuCl₂, etc.). Any periodic thermal regeneration of a catalytically-activated trap for diesel emissions (leading to such high temperatures) performed to eliminate any accumulated soot, has thus to be avoided by designing a trap capable of burning out all the soot produced at the diesel exhaust temperatures (< 400°C).     

Optimization of combustion chamber geometry for stoichiometric diesel combustion using a micro genetic algorithm

This paper describes the optimization of combustion chamber geometry and engine operating conditions for stoichiometric diesel combustion, targeting lower gross indicated specific fuel consumption. The KIVA code, coupled with a micro genetic algorithm population of nine for each generation was used. The optimization variables were composed of ten variables related to the combustion chamber geometry and engine operating conditions. In addition, an auto mesh generator was developed for generating various kinds of combustion chambers, such as open-crater, re-entrant, deep, and shallow types. In addition, the computational models were validated against the experimental results for a stoichiometric process in terms of the combustion pressure history and emissions.Through the preset optimization, a 35% improvement in the gross indicated that specific fuel consumption was achieved. In addition, the optimization results showed that the optimum engine operating conditions employed a premixed charge compression ignition combustion regime with early injection and a narrow spray included angle. Furthermore, a higher boost pressure was used to prevent fuel film formation.     

Cs–V catalysts for the combustion of diesel particulate

Topics in Catalysis - The soot combustion process, promoted by some promising diesel particulate combustion catalysts based on Cs and V oxides (Cs2O, Cs3VO4, Cs4V2O7, Cs2O · V2O5, CsVO3,...     

富氧燃烧的技改

富氧燃烧过程中因氧气含量增加,燃烧速度加快,燃烧过程得到强化,热辐射迅速增强,燃尽率得到提高,有助于提高热效率.同时空气量及烟气量均显著减少,火焰温度、火焰黑度和辐射热均随着燃烧空气中氧气比例的增加而显著提高,从而达到节能降耗减排、延长窑运行周期等目的.我公司通过对一线熟料生产线进行富氧燃烧改造,提高了回转窑煅烧的稳定...     

富氧燃烧中气体辐射模型对燃烧与换热数值模拟的影响

富氧燃烧过程中,由于使用再循环烟气代替空气中N₂作为稀释剂,烟气中存在大量CO₂和H₂O。CO₂和H₂O作为非极性三原子分子,具有N₂没有的辐射能力,导致富氧燃烧中气体辐射特性发生变化。在数值模拟过程中,气体辐射模型是一个重要的子模型。前人提出多种修改后适用于富氧燃烧的气体辐射模型,但不同气体辐射模型在不同富氧燃烧工况数值模拟中的影响尚未有统一研究。为了研究不同炉型下,气体燃烧和煤粉燃烧中气体辐射模型对燃烧换热模拟结果的影响,通过编程,将一种考虑CO影响的气体辐射模型以及文献中的6种典型气体辐射模型耦合入数值模拟计算。结果表明,在气体富氧燃烧中,气体辐射模型影响了火焰结构。同时,燃烧温度分布有所变化,不同模型结果之间差别最高可到500 K。气体与壁面之间的辐射换热受到影响。气体辐射模型对炉膛中心火焰区域影响较大,而对非火焰区域影响较小。在煤粉富氧燃烧过程中,当有效辐射层厚度在0.3 m左右时,如在100 kW下行炉中,气体辐射模型对煤粉燃烧数值模拟结果几乎没有影响。这可能是由于颗粒辐射在辐射换热计算中占主导地位。而当有效辐射层厚度在16 m左右时,如1000 MW塔式炉中,气体辐射模型对炉内切圆燃烧火焰温度以及组分浓度影响较大,温度差别可到100 K左右。而气体辐射模型对炉膛中心模拟结果没有影响。     

Development of catalysts based on pyrovanadates for diesel soot combustion

Pyrovanadates of potassium and cesium were prepared and tested as catalysts for low-temperature combustion of carbon. Their catalytic activity was investigated by both temperature-programmed oxidation and thermogravimetric analysis and compared with that displayed by the metavanadates of the same elements, previously proposed as promising catalysts for soot combustion in diesel emissions. Pyrovanadates show an intrinsic catalytic activity noticeably higher than that of the corresponding metavanadates. In particular, cesium pyrovanadate is capable of lowering the ignition temperature of carbon down to 255°C and to provide a high combustion rate already at about 300°C. Such quite interesting results were confirmed in a pilot plant study on the performance of -Al₂O₃ ceramic foam traps whose pore walls had been lined with catalysts based on either Cs meta- or pyro-vanadates, so as to enable trap self-regeneration by catalytic combustion of the filtered particulate.     

Catalytic behavior of potassium containing compounds for diesel soot combustion

Alkali doped oxides were synthesized and tested as catalysts for diesel soot combustion using a combinatorial method. It has been found that potassium shows better promotion of the catalytic activity than other alkali elements, and most of the potassium-rich oxides showed similar catalytic behaviors when catalysts and soot were mixed in a slurry. The influence of different mixing methods, including loose contact, tight contact and slurry (wet) mixing with different soot suspensions, on the catalytic behavior of some transition metal oxides, alkali metal carbonates and potassium-containing oxides were studied through thermogravimetry and XRD. The high activity of potassium-containing catalysts is found to be due to the intimate contact between soot and potassium cations caused by polar solvents. Potassium containing catalysts degraded after repeated thermal cycles due to the loss of potassium. It was also found that the addition of transition elements can inhibit the loss of potassium.     

Mathematical model for spray drying

A mathematical model has been developed for dimensioning of spray driers. A critical moisture content which takes into consideration the solidifying of the surface of the particle has been introduced. In this way the model is applicable to porous particles. The model applies for changes in the transport coefficients.     

间歇缩聚真空喷淋水系统的工艺改造

通过对间歇缩聚真空喷淋水系统真空密封罐 3 5 5 D 0 9和喷淋水过滤器 3 5 5 F 0 9的工艺改造 ,保证真空喷淋水系统的连续稳定运行     

Atomization and combustion of canola methyl ester biofuel spray

The spray atomization and combustion characteristics of canola methyl ester (CME) biofuel are compared to those of petroleum based No. 2 diesel fuel in this paper. The spray flame was contained in an optically accessible combustor which was operated at atmospheric pressure with a co-flow of heated air. Fuel was delivered through a swirl-type air-blast atomizer with an injector orifice diameter of 300 μm. A two-component phase Doppler particle analyzer was used to measure the spray droplet size, axial velocity, and radial velocity distributions. Radial and axial distributions of NO, CO, CO₂ and O₂ concentrations were also obtained. Axial and radial distributions of flame temperature were recorded with a Pt–Pt/13%Rh (type R) thermocouple. The volumetric flow rates of fuel, atomization air and co-flow air were kept constant for both fuels. The droplet Sauter mean diameter (SMD) at the nozzle exit for CME biofuel spray was smaller than that of the No. 2 diesel fuel spray, implying faster vaporization rates for the former. The flame temperature decreased more rapidly for the CME biofuel spray flame than for the No. 2 diesel fuel spray flame in both axial and radial directions. CME biofuel spray flames produced lower in-flame NO and CO peak concentrations than No. 2 diesel fuel spray flames.