Enhancing Combustion Efficiency in Combustion Chamber: A Comparative Study of Single and Double Tangential Inlet Configurations

Wasu Suksuwan; Makatar Wae-hayee

doi:10.37934/arnht.16.1.7081

Authors

Wasu Suksuwan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
Makatar Wae-hayee Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arnht.16.1.7081

Keywords:

Heatsink, Tortuosity, Force Convection, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Abstract

A study was conducted on a combustion chamber, with a primary focus on evaluating the influence of different air inlet configurations, specifically the single tangential inlet (ST) and double tangential inlet (DT), on combustion performance and flue gas. The feedstock was palm kernel cake, with a steady flow rate of 3 kg/hr, while the airflow is regulated to maintain an excess air ratio (EAR) of 2. The investigation encompasses temperature profiles, streamline analyses, and flue gas composition, all of which were crucial factors in assessing the combustion efficiency (C.E.) of these configurations. The results revealed distinct advantages associated with the DT configuration. It consistently demonstrated higher temperatures, symmetrical flow patterns, and improved combustion efficiency when compared to the ST setup. These findings underscore the DT configuration as a more efficient and environmentally friendly choice for combustion processes.

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Author Biographies

Wasu Suksuwan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand

wasu.ssw@gmail.com

Makatar Wae-hayee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand

wmakatar@eng.psu.ac.th

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