Influence of Particle Size, Moisture, and Cloud Density on Wood Dust Ignition

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Abstract

The ignition and combustion behavior of particle clouds is a key factor in designing and operating burners and combustion chambers. Because particle–particle interactions significantly impact these processes, research beyond single-particle studies is necessary. This study analyzes the influence of particle size, water content, and particle cloud density on ignition and combustion behavior using spectroscopic measurements. The results show that ignition delay time increases with increasing particle size and cloud density due to reduced heating rates. In contrast, combustion duration is primarily determined by water content and cloud density. Fragmentation induced by moisture shortens, whereas the high amount of volatiles obstructs oxygen diffusion in dense particle clouds prolongs burnout.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere70091
Pages (from-to)567-575
Number of pages9
JournalChemie Ingenieur Technik
Volume98
Issue number9
Early online date26 Mar 2026
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 105034106457
Mendeley 8ac61a80-979c-3440-a122-1dce81d5afc8

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Keywords

  • biomass, spectral investigation, ignition behavior, ignition delay time