Effect of Injection Mode on the Combustion Characteristics of Coal-Water Slurries

Authors

  • M. Taskyn Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbai Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Z.A. Mansurov Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbai Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave., 71, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • B.G. Topanov Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbai Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Z.M. Azizov Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbai Batyr Str., 172, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • S.V. Alekseenko Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics SB RAS, Akademika Lavrentyev Ave., 1, Novosibirsk, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc24(2)171-180

Keywords:

coal-water slurry, combustion, injection mode, temperature field, flame stability, decarbonization

Abstract

The influence of frontal and perpendicular injection on temperature fields and combustion stability of coal-water slurries with different compositions was investigated experimentally. The experiments were carried out using a laboratory-scale combustion setup equipped with a K-type thermocouple for temperature measurements in different flame zones. Slurries with different coal-to-water ratios were studied. The results showed that both slurry composition and injection mode significantly affect combustion temperature and flame stability. The most stable combustion was observed for the 40/60 composition, where the maximum temperature reached 1050-1080 °C. It was found that perpendicular injection provides a more uniform temperature distribution and lower temperature fluctuations compared with frontal injection. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of injection mode optimization for improving the efficiency and stability of coal-water slurry combustion.

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Published

2026-07-17

How to Cite

Taskyn, M., Mansurov, Z., Topanov, B., Azizov, Z., & Alekseenko, S. (2026). Effect of Injection Mode on the Combustion Characteristics of Coal-Water Slurries. Combustion and Plasma Chemistry, 24(2), 171-180. https://doi.org/10.18321/cpc24(2)171-180