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A Rapid Compression Machine For Chemical Kinetics Studies At Elevated Pressures And Temperatures, Gaurav Mittal, Chih-Jen Sung
A Rapid Compression Machine For Chemical Kinetics Studies At Elevated Pressures And Temperatures, Gaurav Mittal, Chih-Jen Sung
Dr. Gaurav Mittal
A rapid compression machine (RCM) has been designed and fabricated for the purpose of chemical kinetics studies at elevated pressures and temperatures. The present RCM is pneumatically driven and hydraulically actuated and stopped. Stroke of the machine varies from 7 to 10 inches and clearance is also adjustable. Compression ratio of up to 21 can be obtained. The optically-accessible reaction chamber is equipped with sensors for the measurements of pressure and temperature. In addition, a rapid sampling apparatus is incorporated in the reaction chamber for determining species concentration at specific post-compression time. A deliberately machined crevice on the cylindrical surface …