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General Science / De-nitrogenizing air.
« on: 24/08/2007 11:29:53 »Without the N2 the flame burns hotter (because it doesn't waste energy heating N2).
The yield of NOx will rise with the temperature unless you totally remove the N2.
I guess you could try adding Ar or something.
Thanks. I see it now - heat is the key to NOx forming (around 1500C I've read). So short of there being no N2 around this is going to happen.
- Sorry to you 'lightarrow' for doubting you!
mmmm. I think I'll have to give this more thought!
The other option would to be to combine the method with water injection (with an emusifier) to create even higher expansion rates whilst lowering the temp.