Figure 1. Schematic of the SNCR reactor.
Figure 2. Location of nozzle tips.
Figure 3. Mesh of the SNCR reactor.
Figure 4. Velocity distribution near the nozzle.
Figure 5. Temperature distribution near the nozzle.
Figure 6. NO concentration distribution near the nozzle.
Figure 7. Reduction of NOX with respect to temperature at urea only.
Figure 8. Reduction of NOX with respect to temperature at urea and NaOH 1%.
Figure 9. Reduction of NOX with respect to temperature and NaOH percentage.
Figure 10. NH3 slip with respect to temperature at urea only.
Figure 11. Generation of N2O with respect to temperature at urea only.
Figure 12. Generation of N2O with respect to temperature at urea and NaOH 1%.
Table 1. Boundary condition at main inlet
Table 2. Boundary condition of atomizing air at nozzle tip
Table 3. Boundary condition of 40% urea solution at nozzle tip
Table 4. Boundary condition of heat loss at each wall
Table 5. Boundary condition of 40% urea solution and NaOH 1% at Nozzle tip
Table 6. Reaction list
Table 7. Comparison of NOX reduction percentage between experimental and CFD at two different NaOH concentration and five different heat loss
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