Catalytic Combustion Heat Sources for Thermal Energy Converters

摘要

Investigations leading to the development of a catalytic burner using leaded gasoline as a fuel for use with thermoelectric generators are reported. Detailed parametric studies on a vanadia catalyst are given. Results of an experimental design were analyzed by a multivariate regression model and expressions for percent oxidation and maximum temperature are given in terms of air and gasoline flow rates. Effects of catalytic element geometry on burner heat transfer are discussed and details of an element configuration are given along with design details of an experimental thermoelectric generator. (Author)