Journal of Zhejiang University

Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A 2013 Vol.14 No.9 P.671-678

Development of non-premixed porous inserted regenerative thermal oxidizer

Author(s): Jun-chun Zhang,Le-ming Cheng,Cheng-hang Zheng,Zhong-yang Luo,Ming-jiang Ni
Affiliation(s): 1. . State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Corresponding email(s): lemingc@zju.edu.cn
Key Words: Porous media, Regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO), Non-premixed CH₄ combustion

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Jun-chun Zhang, Le-ming Cheng, Cheng-hang Zheng, Zhong-yang Luo, Ming-jiang Ni. Development of non-premixed porous inserted regenerative thermal oxidizer[J]. Journal of Zhejiang University Science A, 2013, 14(9): 671-678.

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Abstract: In this study, a porous inserted regenerative thermal oxidizer (PRTO) system was developed for a 125 kW industrial copper-melting furnace, due to its advantages of low NO _x emissions and high radiant efficiency. Zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) ceramic foams were placed into the combustion zone of a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO). Different performance characteristics of the RTO and PRTO systems, including pressure drop, temperature distribution, emissions, and energy efficiency, were evaluated to study the effects of the porous inserts on non-premixed CH₄ combustion. It was found that the PRTO system achieved a significant reduction in the NO _x emission level and a fuel saving of approximately 30% compared to the RTO system. It is most suitable for a lean combustion process at an equivalence ratio <0.4 with NO _x and CO emission levels within 0.002%–0.003% and 0.001%–0.002%, respectively.