GLOBAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH LIQUID LOADING TURBULENT CRUDE-OIL PLUS METHANE AIR SPRAY FLAMES

Measurements of atomization quality, flame heights, radiative fraction s, emission temperatures, and transmittance for Alberta sweet crude oi l/methane flames established on a novel burner for simulating well-blo wout fires are reported. The results show the effects of two-phase flo w on flame heights. The measurements of radiative fractions and the op tical properties suggest relatively low soot loading. The measured hig h temperatures suggest almost complete combustion of crude-oil. Howeve r, larger-scale tests as well as information concerning the physical p rocesses in the present atomizer and burner are essential for the appl ication to practical fires and combustion devices.