Research Projects in Pollution Technology

[Kinetics] [NOX Removal]

    1. Pollution Kinetics This program comprises several experimental studies of the chemical reaction mechanisms for formation and removal of NOx, a major pollutant, in combustion processes. Studies are carried out using shock wave heating to prepare the gaseous samples and laser diagnostics to probe the temporal evolution of critical species. In addition, we are studying reactions of HNCO, a compound that can be injected into flue gases to remove NOx.

    2. After-Treatment Methods for NOx Removal from Combustion Products This project is focused on investigation of various chemical processes for removal of NOx from combustion gases by the injection of nitrogen-containing additives. These additives imitate a gas-phase reaction sequence that converts NOx to N2. Of particular interest is the performance of the process at elevated pressures, such as found in gas turbines and Diesel engines.

A list of current and recent projects in Pollution Sciences along with the name of the faculty and Ph.D students involved is given here. (The last item is the name of the sponsor.)

Prof. Tom Bowman

Schmidt, Chad and Kemal, Abid "Reduction of NOx and CO emission from naval powerplants": ONR

Prof. Ron Hanson

Furlong, Edward "Diode-laser sensor system for real-time in-situ monitoring and control": ONR (SERDP)

Mihalcea, Radu "Muliplexed diode-laser sensor system for simultaneous measurements of CO, NO, CO2, and NO2": SERDP, AFOSR

Webber, Michael "Diode-laser sensor system for real-time in-situ monitoring and control": ONR (SERDP)

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