Improved Atomization of Residual Fuels for Marine Boilers. Volume III: Cold Flow Characterization of Emulsified Fuels

摘要

The objectives of this research are to study the physical properties of water/oil emulsions and determine how these properties affect atomization in a non-combustion environment. A literature survey was performed to establish a technical base. An emulsifier was obtained and tests run to establish a correlation between Bunker 'C' fuel oil emulsions and model test fluid emulsions. Droplet size distribution and droplet ballistics tests were performed in the Atomizer Test Facility to demonstrate the effect that water concentration has on atomization quality.