A Detailed Numerical Study of NOx Kinetics in Counterflow Methane Diffusion Flames: Effects of Fuel-Side versus Oxidizer-Side Dilution

<div>Peak NO mole fractions of CH<sub>4</sub>/air counterflow diffusion flame with and without 20% H<sub>2</sub>O and 20% CO<sub>2</sub> dilution: <i>a</i><sub><i>s</i></sub> = 50 s<sup>−1</sup>, <i>L</i> = 2 cm 400 K.</div>

Journal of Combustion

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Figure 9: A Detailed Numerical Study of NOx Kinetics in Counterflow Methane Diffusion Flames: Effects of Fuel-Side versus Oxidizer-Side Dilution 