Catalytic micro-combustion

Summary

In this project, we study the microkinetics of methane/natural gas oxidation over catalysts using quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, laboratory experiment and kinetic modelling. A particular focus of the research is to understand the mechanism of formation of NOx in catalytic combustion.

Supervisor(s)

Dr Alejandro Montoya, Emeritus Professor Brian Haynes

Research Location

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Program Type

N/A

Synopsis

The combustion group at the University of Sydney is developing catalytic micro-combustors to provide process heat and for catalytic partial oxidation of fuels. This is part of our world-leading research activity in the development of miniaturised chemical plant. Our research on these combustors is leading to the creation of advanced kinetic models for the homogeneous/ heterogeneous reactions occurring in catalytic combustion.

Keywords

catalytic combustion, kinetic modelling; catalytic partial oxidation (CPO)

Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 374

Other opportunities with Dr Alejandro Montoya

• Fuels and chemicals from biomass
• Microkinetic modelling of catalytic processes

Other opportunities with Emeritus Professor Brian Haynes

• Development of a highly compact, highly efficient steam boiler
• Process intensification for scaleable chemical production
• Fuels and chemicals from biomass
• Microscale flows and microscale heat transfer
• Microkinetic modelling of catalytic processes
• Microscale Process Engineering