Numerical simulation of submicron particles formation during the combustion of coals, taking into account coagulation and dust content of combustion products

Abstract

Homogeneous-heterogeneous bulk condensation of potassium sulfate vapor has been numerically simulated in a dusty vapor-gas flow of coal combustion products upon their cooling along a technological path. A closed model that we have proposed for the formation of submicron particles in coal combustion products has been employed. Data on the concentration of particles formed at varied parameters of heterogeneous condensation sites have been obtained. Variations in the relative contributions of the homogeneous and heterogeneous mechanisms with variations in flow dustiness have been considered. Data on the influence of coagulation processes on the parameters of submicron particles resulting from coal combustion have been presented.