Combustion Properties of Emulsion Fuel Prepared from Heavy Crude Oil in Oman

摘要

An emulsion of Omani heavy crude oil was prepared to reduce its viscosity,and combusted in a test boiler to investigate its combustibility and to analyze its flue gas composition,e.g.,CO,SO2,NOx,and dust.The emulsion was evaluated to be suitable for use as a combustion fuel due to its lower environmental impact and lower possibility of high-temperature corrosion of boiler materials,in comparison with a commercial emulsion fuel,Orimulsion.