A TURBULENT JET CHEMICAL-REACTION MODEL - NOX PRODUCTION IN JET FLAMES

The Two-Stage Lagrangian turbulent jet reaction model is described, an d results presented for NOx emissions from methane, CO-H-2, and hydrog en jet flames for a variety of conditions. The model includes complete chemical reaction mechanisms and treats the effects of buoyancy and r adiation, the influences of which are shown to be significant. Non-equ ilibrium chemistry influences are also examined. The extensive compari sons made between the model and experimental results for the three fue ls suggest that the model incorporates the essential processes that co ntrol NOx production in fuel jet flames. (C) 1998 by The Combustion In stitute.