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An exploratory investigation of the use of alkali metals in nitrous oxide control
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1996
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EngineeringAlkali MetalsCombustion TheoryFuel ScienceChemistryChemical EngineeringCorrosionMaterials ScienceCatalysisAmmoniaCatalytic ProcessElectrochemistryNitrous Oxide EmissionsNitrous Oxide ControlEnvironmental EngineeringCombustion ScienceChemical Kinetic ModelingSodium HydroxideChemical KineticsExploratory Investigation
Using chemical kinetic modeling, we have investigated the feasibility of using sodium hydroxide (a representative alkali-metal compound) to control nitrous oxide emissions from combustion sources. The key reaction is where the sodium atom is produced by the reaction when small amounts of fuel are added to lean combustion products. Because sodium hydroxide is regenerated by one sodium atom is potentially capable of destroying several N2O molecules. The mechanism is discussed in detail. Moreover, we have studied the possibility of using NaOH in conjunction with RAPRENOX (cyanuric acid injection) to control NO x emissions without producing N2O as a by-product. The results are discussed at length. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.