Katiuska Alexandrino

Influence of the Temperature and 2,5-Dimethylfuran Concentration on Its Sooting Tendency

ABSTRACT The sooting tendency of 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF), as a proposed fuel or fuel additive, has been studied in a flow reactor at different reaction temperatures (975, 1075, 1175, 1275, 1375, and 1475 K) and inlet 2,5-DMF concentrations (5000, 7500, and 15,000 ppm) under pyrolytic conditions. The quantification of soot and light gases has been done. Additionally, the experimental results of the light gases have been simulated with a detailed gas-phase chemical kinetic model. The experimental results indicate that the temperature has a great influence on both the soot and gas yields, as well as on the concentration of the light gases of pyrolysis. The inlet 2,5-DMF concentration influences the soot yield, whereas no significant effect is observed on the gas yield.