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Anderson, D. N.

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NASA NTRS1976

Preliminary results from screening tests of commercial catalysts with potential use in gas turbine combustors. Part 2: Combustion test rig evaluation

Several commercial monolithic catalysts were tested in a combustion test rig to determine their suitability for use in a gas turbine combuster primary zone. The catalyst test bed consisted of two to four elements of 12-centimeter diameter by 2.5-centimeter long monolith. Results are presented of the measured combustion efficiency and catalyst bed temperature history for an inlet propane-air mixture temperature of 800 K, a pressure of 300,000 newtons per square meter, inlet velocities of 10 to 25 meters per second and equivalence ratios of 0.1 to 0.3. The best catalysts tested gave combustion efficiencies of virtually 100 percent for reaction temperatures ranging from 1,325 K at 10 meters per second to 1,400 K at 25 meters per second. This performance was only possible with fresh catalysts. The catalysts tested were not specifically developed for use at these conditions and showed some loss in activity after about 3 hours' testing.

Anderson, D. N.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Effect of hydrogen injection stability and emissions of an experimental premixed prevaporized propane burner

Hydrogen in quantities up to 5 percent by weight of the total fuel flow was injected into a premixed propane burner. The hydrogen was either premixed with the propane and air upstream of the burner or introduced as a torch at the flameholder. Emissions of total nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and unburned hydrocarbon are reported as are combustion efficiencies and lean blowout limits. To maintain at least 99 percent combustion efficiency at a 700 K inlet mixture temperature with no hydrogen added, it was necessary to burn with a propane equivalence ratio of 0.525. When 4 percent hydrogen was premixed with the propane and air, a combustion efficiency greater than 99 percent was recorded at a propane equivalence ratio of 0.425. The total nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions corresponding to these two conditions were 0.8 g NO2/kg equivalent propane and 0.44 g NO2/kg equivalent propane, respectively. The hydrogen torch did not reduce NOx emissions.

Anderson, D. N.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Performance of a catalytic reactor at simulated gas turbine combustor operating conditions

The performance of a catalytic reactor 12 cm in diameter and 17 cm long was evaluated at simulated gas turbine combustor operating conditions using premixed propane and air. Inlet temperatures of 600 and 800 K, pressures of 3 and 6 atm, and reference velocities of 9 to 30 m/s were tested. Data were taken for equivalence ratios as high as 0.43. The operating range was limited on the low-temperature side by very poor efficiency; the minimum exit temperature for good performance ranged from 1400 to 1600 K depending on inlet conditions. As exit temperatures were raised above this minimum, emissions of unburned hydrocarbons decreased, carbon monoxide emissions became generally less than 1 g CO/kg fuel, and nitrogen oxides were less than about 0.1 g NO2/kg fuel.

Anderson, D. N.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Combustion and emissions technology

Combustor development is discussed as it relates to emissions reduction. The nature of the aircraft pollution problem is examined along with the aircraft pollution standards that have been established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The effect of engine operating conditions on pollutant formation levels is shown, as well as how close present-day engines are to meeting the established standards. The magnitude of the emissions reductions required to meet these standards is indicated. The progress that has been made in evolving the needed emissions reduction technology is the main topic.

Grobman, J.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Effect of premixing on nitric oxide formation.

Emissions from a simple 10-cm diameter tube combustor burning a premixed, gaseous propane/air mixture were measured. Inlet conditions included a temperature of 590 K, pressure of 5.5 atm, and reference velocity of 23 m/sec for a range of equivalence ratios from the lean limit to slightly richer than stoichiometric. A nitric oxide emission index of 1 g NO2/kg fuel was measured for an equivalence ratio of 0.57.

Anderson, D. N.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Effect of premixing on nitric oxide formation

Emissions from a simple 10-cm (4-in.) diameter tube combustor burning a premixed, gaseous propane/air mixture were measured. Inlet conditions included a temperature of 590 K (600 F), pressure of 5.5 atm, and reference velocity of 23 m/s (75 ft/s) for a range of equivalence ratios from the lean limit to slightly richer than stoichiometric. A nitric oxide emission index of 1 g NO2/kg fuel was measured for an equivalence ratio of 0.57.

Anderson, D. N.↗