4. Flame-furnace Thermal Interaction Study of Fuel Burning and its Impact on Energy Efficiency
Period:
2004 / 2007
Description:
This project is focused on the study of both theory and experimental observations of burning processes of several fuel types, more particularly natural gas, in order to map its radiation and convection heat transfer modes. Results are used in a natural gas combustion chamber for an asphalt storage tank heater, as well as in ovens in general. The burners studied were of medium (i.e. bakery ovens, biscuit ovens, grain dryers, among others) and large power outputs (asphalt tank heating).
Members:
Claudia Terezinha Kniess
Fernando Henrique Milanez
Flávio Reis
Geraldo Jorge Mayer Martins
Gustavo George Verdieri Nuernberg
Marcia Barbosa Henriques Mantelli
Mario Basulto Ernst
Rafael Eduardo da Cruz
Thiago de Campos Dias Monteiro
Funding:
Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Leopoldo Américo Miguêz de Mello -
CENPES (financial aid)
Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos - FINEP (financial aid)
