Experimental Investigation into NO sub X Control of a Gas Turbine Combustor andAugmentor Tube Incorporating a Catalytic Reduction System

摘要

An initial experimental investigation was conducted to examine the feasibility ofNOx emission control using catalytic reduction techniques in the jet engine test cell environment., A modified T-63 gas turbine combustor and an augmentor tube, 21 feet in length and containing a perlite catalyst, were used as a gas generator and catalytic reduction system. Four data runs were made. Three runs were completed without the catalyst installed. Temperature and velocity profile measurements were obtained in order to calculate augmentation ratios for different engine fuel to air ratios. NOx, CO and unburned hydrocarbon concentrations in the exhaust were measured to provide a baseline for further tests. A fourth data run was made with the perlite catalyst installed in the augmentor tube. A 64 percent NOx reduction was observed, however the large pressure drop across the catalytic bed deemed the current configuration impractical. Recommendations for alternative configurations are presented. The results of the investigation have proven that further study is warranted.