[Kinetics] [NOx Removal]
Pollution Kinetics This program comprises several experimental studies of the
chemical reaction mechanisms for formation and removal of NOx, a major pollutant, in
combustion processes. Studies are carried out using shock wave heating to prepare the
gaseous samples and laser diagnostics to probe the temporal evolution of critical species.
In addition, we are studying reactions of HNCO, a compound that can be injected into flue
gases to remove NOx. After-Treatment Methods for NOx Removal from Combustion
Products This project is
focused on investigation of various chemical processes for removal of NOx from combustion
gases by the injection of nitrogen-containing additives. These additives imitate a
gas-phase reaction sequence that converts NOx to N2. Of particular interest is the
performance of the process at elevated pressures, such as found in gas turbines and Diesel
engines. A list of current and recent projects in Pollution Sciences along with the name of the
faculty and Ph.D students involved is given here. (The last item is the name of the
sponsor.) Schmidt, Chad and Kemal, Abid "Reduction of
NOx and CO emission from naval
powerplants": ONR Furlong, Edward "Diode-laser sensor system for real-time in-situ monitoring and
control": ONR (SERDP) Mihalcea, Radu "Muliplexed diode-laser sensor system for simultaneous measurements
of CO, NO, CO2, and NO2": SERDP, AFOSR Webber, Michael "Diode-laser sensor system for real-time in-situ monitoring and
control": ONR (SERDP) Back to Research Topics page. Maintained by Perry Thoorsell