Atomization Characteristics of Multi-component Bio-fuel Systems under Micro-explosion Conditions 2008-01-0937
A numerical study of micro-explosion in multi-component droplets is presented. The homogeneous nucleation theory is used in describing the bubble generation process. A modified Rayleigh equation is then used to calculate the bubble growth rate. The breakup criterion is then determined by applying a linear stability analysis on the bubble-droplet system. After the explosion/breakup, the atomization characteristics, including Sauter mean radius and averaged velocity of the secondary droplets, are calculated from conservation equations. Micro-explosion can be enhanced by introducing biodiesel into the fuel blends of ethanol and tetradecane. Micro-explosion is more likely to occur at high ambient pressure. However, increasing the ambient temperature does not have a significant effect on micro-explosion. There exists an optimal composition in the liquid mixture for micro-explosion. It is shown in the simulation results for small droplets, the secondary atomization of bio-fuel and diesel blends can be achieved by micro-explosion under typical diesel engine operation conditions. Micro-explosion also disperses the secondary droplets into a larger volume, resulting in better mixing of fuel and air, which in turns improves engine performance.
Citation: Lee, C., Wang, K., and Cheng, W., "Atomization Characteristics of Multi-component Bio-fuel Systems under Micro-explosion Conditions," SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-0937, 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-0937. Download Citation
Author(s):
Chia-fon F. Lee, Kuo-Ting Wang, Way Lee Cheng
Affiliated:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Pages: 9
Event:
SAE World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Diesel Fuel Injection and Sprays, 2008-SP-2183
Related Topics:
Diesel / compression ignition engines
Biodiesel
Simulation and modeling
Pressure
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