Abstract
Ammonia is a molecule that has been essential to human activities for centuries. It is widely used as a feedstock for fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and emissions after-treatment systems. The properties of ammonia have led to its interest as a carrier for hydrogen in energy applications. The combustion of ammonia for power and propulsion offers direct applications of this molecule in energy and transportation applications. However, there are significant challenges related to ammonia combustion, including low flammability and potentially high emissions. Blending of ammonia with hydrogen or hydrocarbons offers opportunities to improve combustibility. This mini review discusses challenges related to ammonia combustion and current state-of-the-art approaches to overcoming these challenges with research into chemical kinetics, laminar and turbulent flames, and engine and turbine systems. This paper seeks to introduce and summarize recent results on ammonia combustion by highlighting pertinent aspects of this rich and rapidly increasing body of information.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Energy & Fuels |
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| State | Published - Sep 1 2023 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2023-09-04Acknowledged KAUST grant number(s): URF/1/4051-01-01
Acknowledgements: KAUST authors acknowledge funding provided by the Office of Sponsored Research under grant URF/1/4051-01-01. This study was made possible by the Core-to-Core Program between KAUST CCRC and Tohoku IFS with support from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- General Chemical Engineering
- Fuel Technology