Technical Paper
Limiting Factors on Steady-State Thermal Reactor Performance
1973-02-01
730202
A comprehensive analytical and experimental study of thermal reactors has been made. The findings have been incorporated into a computer model capable of simulating reactor performance both during warmup and steady-state operation. This paper treats the warmed-up case. Arbitrary reactor configurations may be explored in regard to the steady-state extent of oxidation of hydrocarbons (HC), CO, and H2 with perfect or imperfect mixing and the detrimental effects of heat losses. This experimental and analytical program focused on the Chevrolet 350 in3 engine-Du Pont model V reactor combination. Experimental and calculated results are presented and compared where possible. Analytical models for the Du Pont reactor were developed each of which treated the exhaust ports, core, and annulus differently.
