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Experimental Investigations of PAHs Formation in Premixed Flames of Gaseous Fuels

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

Paths of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) formation in flames including HACA and RSFR mechanisms are shortly presented. Results of experiments carried out in a laboratory scale atmospheric-pressure premixed CH4/air flame are reported. Concentration profiles of different PAHs were recorded along the axis of the flame. Samples were obtained using stainless steel water-cooled probe and XAD-2 resin trap. Gas chromatography combined with FID detector was used to determine individual PAHs. The axial concentration profiles of selected PAHs in studied flames indicated that PAHs are formed rapidly at the beginning of the flame and their concentrations decrease downstream. The final PAHs concentrations in CH4 flames doped with toluene (aromatic structure) are higher than those in CH4 flames especially at φ >1,1 (rich mixture). Also addition of acetylene produces much higher PAHs concentrations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECOS 2000
EditorsG.G. Hirs, G.G. Hirs
Pages2005-2012
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2000

Publication series

NameECOS 2000
Volume4

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy
  • Environmental Engineering

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