Bifurcation Phenomena for an Oxidation Reaction in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor. III The Inhibiting Effect of an Inert Species

Authors

Mark Nelson, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

12691

Publication Details

Nelson, M. I. (2005). Bifurcation Phenomena for an Oxidation Reaction in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor. III The Inhibiting Effect of an Inert Species. ANZIAM Journal, 46 399-416.

Abstract

We extend an investigation into the static and dynamic multiplicity exhibited by the reaction of a fuel/air mixture in a continuously stirred tank reactor by considering the effect of adding a chemically inert species to the reaction mixture. The primary bifurcation parameter is taken to be the fuel fraction as this is the most important case from the perspective of fire-retardancy. We show how the addition of the inert species progressively changes the steady-state diagrams and flammability limits. We also briefly outline how heat-sink additives can be incorporated into our scheme.