Catalytic combustion - without NOx
15 Jan 2000
Catalytic combustion, in which fuels burn at a lower temperature than in conventional combustion, has been under investigation at Bath since 1984. A key benefit is the production of cleaner exhaust without undesirable NOx.
The research, led by Stan Kolaczkowski, has provided valuable input into a EC Brite Euram project (1992-6) involving nine participants from across Europe.
The Bath team has researched the application of catalytic combustion to: gas turbines (~20MW); steam reformers and catalytic radiant heaters (~100kW/m2).
Kolaczkowski is also assisting Rolls-Royce Industrial Marine and Gas Turbine Ltd with its research into novel catalytic combustors for gas turbines.
A new initiative with Bath's School of Mechanical Engineering is the joint development of small catalytic gas turbines for automotive and transport applications and combined heat and power units, up to 200kW.
* Kolaczkowski is keen to establish a Catalytic Combustion Club Interested parties should call him on 01225 826440, or enter
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