Abstract

During August through October, 1986, experiments were conducted with the aim of devel oping kinetic relationships for the thermal oxi dation of dilute n-Heptane vapors in air using a Lindberg tube furnace reactor. This project was designed to be the first step in the ultimate goal of research ing the effe cts upon the combustion of dilute organic vapors when certain chemicals are added to the combustion stream. These chemicals are postulated to form free radicals and thus enhance the oxidation of organ i cs . Comparison of the kinetics before and after the addition of t he free radical source will allow determination of whether or not the kinetics have been favorably affected. The kinetic data devel oped for the base case situation - the oxidation of n-Heptane - are presented in this report along with detailed descriptions of t he equipment and experimental methods employed and specific recommendations for the conduct of future work in thi s area.

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Graduation Date

1988

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Cooper, C. David

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Department

Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences

Format

PDF

Pages

79 p.

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0025761

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering; Engineering -- Dissertations, Academic

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