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Experimental study on char nitrogen conversion characteristics during char combustion process in pressurized O2/CO2/H2O atmosphere

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  • Bai, Chenxi
  • Li, Yukai
  • Chen, Kun
  • Zhang, Wenda
  • Xu, Sicong
  • Zhao, Yijun
  • Sun, Shaozeng
  • Feng, Dongdong

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Pressurized oxy-fuel combustion is an advanced CO₂ capture technology with potential applications in coal-fired power generation. In this study, the conversion behavior of char-nitrogen under pressurized oxy-fuel combustion conditions was investigated using a horizontal furnace across a pressure range of 0.1–1.3 MPa in an O₂/CO₂/H₂O atmosphere. The influences of pressure, gas composition, and residence time on nitrogen conversion were examined, and key factors affecting nitrogen transformation pathways were identified. Results indicated that elevated pressures favored NH₃ formation while inhibiting the formation of NO and NO₂, particularly at pressures above 0.7 MPa. Under pressurized conditions (0.7/1.3 MPa), increasing the O₂/CO₂ ratio further suppressed the conversion of char-N to NO, a contrast to behavior observed at atmospheric pressure. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis revealed a preferential consumption of nitrogen species, such as pyridinic and pyrrolic nitrogen, with pressurization enhancing the depletion of protonated nitrogen. Furthermore, an increased O₂/CO₂ ratio promoted the conversion of nitrogen oxides and other nitrogenous forms.

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  • Bai, Chenxi & Li, Yukai & Chen, Kun & Zhang, Wenda & Xu, Sicong & Zhao, Yijun & Sun, Shaozeng & Feng, Dongdong, 2024. "Experimental study on char nitrogen conversion characteristics during char combustion process in pressurized O2/CO2/H2O atmosphere," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 313(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:313:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224036521
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.133874
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    Char; Pressurization; O2/CO2/H2O; Combustion; Nitrogen;
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