Spray combustion of fast pyrolysis bio-oils: Applications, challenges, and potential solutions

M Broumand, S Albert-Green, S Yun, Z Hong… - Progress in Energy and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This article provides a comprehensive review of the spray combustion of fast pyrolysis bio-oil
(FPBO, also called bio-oil, pyrolysis oil or pyrolysis liquid biofuel), which is widely regarded …

[HTML][HTML] Hydroponics for plant cultivation in space–a white paper

KH Hasenstein, NM Miklave - Life Sciences in Space Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The microgravity conditions experienced in space prevent the proper distribution of water
throughout root modules of plant growth hardware, and the lack of convective mixing and …

Statistical investigation of combustion and emission characteristics of biofuels according to their physical properties: A way to explore suitable alternative fuels

M Kumar, S Karmakar, V Nimesh - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The Pollutant emissions and limited fossil fuel resources attracted researchers toward
alternative fuels. Therefore, the combustion of liquid biofuels (as an alternative fuel) is …

Effect of the air-to-liquid mass ratio on the internal flow and near-field spray characteristics of a two-phase swirl burst injector

OS Akinyemi, I Qavi, CE Taylor, L Jiang - Journal of Aerosol Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Previous studies have demonstrated that the two-phase swirl burst (SB) injector incurred
ultra-fast and fine atomization, rather than a breaking jet core/film of conventional air …

Experimental investigation on spray characteristics of aircraft kerosene with an external-mixing atomizer

Y Zhao, X He, M Li, K Yao - Fuel Processing Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
A novel external-mixing atomizer capable of producing a non-conical spray was proposed
and investigated in this work. The charge-coupled camera (CCD) and phase Doppler …

Effect of varying internal geometry on the near-field spray characteristics of a swirl burst injector

MN Nasim, I Qavi, L Jiang - Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, 2023 - Springer
Clean and efficient combustion of liquid fuels depends on spray fineness that aids fast fuel
vaporization and better fuel–air mixing. Swirl-burst (SB) atomizers generate fine droplets at …

Laminar burning velocity of microalgae oil/RP-3 premixed flame at elevated initial temperature and pressure

Y Liu, W Gu, J Wang, H Ma, N Dong, W Zeng - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
In the present work, algae-derived biocrude was collected from the hydrothermal
liquefaction of algae slurry, and the mixtures of algae-derived biocrude and RP-3 aviation …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Methane on Combustion of Glycerol and Methanol Blends Using a Novel Swirl Burst Injector in a Model Dual-Fuel Gas Turbine Combustor

SMR Islam, I Patel, L Jiang - Clean Technologies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Glycerol, a byproduct of biodiesel, has moderate energy but high viscosity, making clean
combustion challenging. Quickly evaporating fine fuel sprays mix well with air and burn …

Review of flow blurring atomization: Advances and perspectives

A Kourmatzis, OJ Jaber, G Singh, AR Masri - Energy & Fuels, 2022 - ACS Publications
This review summarizes the state of the art of flow blurring atomization, focusing both on
fundamental aspects of this atomization mode as well as key observations made from …

Clean co-combustion of glycerol and methanol blends using a novel fuel-flexible injector

T Hall, D Williams, SMR Islam, I Patel, C Chakmakjian… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores combustion of highly oxygenated fuel blends (glycerol/methanol, G/M) to
mitigate carbon footprint using a novel fuel injector, called Swirl Burst (SB) injector. The …