Progress and recent trend in MILD combustion

Peng Fei Li, Jian Chun Mi, B. B. Dally, Fei Fei Wang, Lin Wang, Zhao Hui Liu, Sheng Chen, Chu Guang Zheng

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Abstract

Moderate or intense low oxygen dilution (MILD) combustion plays a significant role in the mitigation of combustion-generated pollutants and greenhouse gases whilst meeting thermal efficiency needs. However, due to the lack of the fundamental knowledge on this combustion, there is a misconception that MILD combustion should be established by high preheating of the air, which has limited its application. Our research and development on this combustion has been performed for several years. We have found that the requirements for establishing the MILD combustion are more relaxed than previously. It is also revealed that this combustion of different type, i.e., non-premixed, partially premixed and fully premixed, can be achieved by firing various fuels (i.e., gaseous, liquid and solid fuels). It is suggested that the application of the MILD combustion can be expanded significantly. The present review summarizes the progress and recent trend made in the R&D of this combustion and recommends further fundamental studies for improving our knowledge and widening its applications. © Science China Press and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)255-269
Number of pages15
JournalScience China Technological Sciences
Volume54
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2011
Externally publishedYes

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