Numerical investigation of syngas combustion considering effect of inlet air temperatures along with hydrogen to carbon monoxide ratio
1Assistant Professor, Deen Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, University Campus, Near Soneri Mahal, Jaisingpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431004, Maharashtra, India
2Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Near HSC Board, Osmanpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431005, Maharashtra, India
3Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Near HSC Board, Osmanpura, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431005, Maharashtra, India
J Ther Eng 2026; 12(6): 2263-2275 DOI: 10.47481/jten.0097
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Abstract

A two-dimensional detailed numerical combustion analysis is performed to explore syngas combustion inside a non-premixed combustion chamber. A detailed transport model coupled with a chemical kinetic mechanism is used to study combustion behavior. The combustion chamber supplied with syngas comprising Hydrogen (H₂), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Nitrogen (N₂) as constituents such that H₂ and CO molar ratios are changed while N₂ constant. The numerical study uses co-flow air delivery to control the inlet air temperature to analyze its impact on reaction rate performance. The study analyzes both the ignition zone structure and the effects of changing H₂/CO molar ratios on adiabatic flame temperature. Perfecting syngas H₂/CO ratios together with inlet air temperature leads to best reaction rate balances between H₂ and CO molar ratios. The simulated results reveal information about temperature distribution along with reaction rates and flame topologies that help
perfect combustion performance.