Optical investigation on the spray and combustion characteristics of the furan bio-fuels

Jiang, Changzhao (2015). Optical investigation on the spray and combustion characteristics of the furan bio-fuels. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

The spray and combustion characteristics of the new bio-fuel candidates, 2,5-dimethylfuran (known as DMF) and 2-methylfuran (known as MF), are examined using optical diagnostic methods. A macroscopic spray characteristics study using high speed imaging has been performed to gain the understanding of the bio-fuels’ spray behavior under various conditions compared to gasoline and isooctane. The droplet sizes of the bio-fuel injections under different operating conditions are also studied using Phase Doppler Particle Analyzer (PDPA). The laminar flame propagation and the turbulent flame propagation for MF and DMF have been benchmarked against isooctane.

Type of Work: Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)
Award Type: Doctorates > Ph.D.
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Supervisor(s)EmailORCID
Xu, HongmingUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Richardson, SteveUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School or Department: School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Funders: None/not applicable
Subjects: T Technology > TP Chemical technology
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/6059

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