A review of magnetic field assisted combustion

Year 2024, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 175 - 198, 22.03.2024

Ozan Öztürk Murat Taştan

https://doi.org/10.58559/ijes.1412125

Abstract

Since the early 1980s, research on magnetically enhanced combustion has garnered significant attention and importance. These studies have primarily focused on investigating the influence of magnetic fields on the combustion process of fuels. During this period, studies that highlighted the potential to alter molecular structures and properties through powerful magnetic fields emerged as significant contributors to the field. Simultaneously, the effects of magnetic fields on flame formation, behavior, and propagation have been thoroughly explored through various combustion models and experiments. The significance of these investigations lies in their contribution to a better understanding of the effects of combustion on energy efficiency and emission profiles. The capability of strong magnetic fields to modify molecular arrangements can enhance fuel atomization, promoting the creation of a more homogeneous fuel-air mixture. Additionally, the potential of magnetic fields to influence the reaction rates and behavior of gas molecules holds promise for achieving improved combustion and reduced emission production. Investigations have also focused on how chemical reactions of fuels are altered under magnetic fields and how these changes translate into motor performance. Specifically, research has highlighted how chain reactions such as gas combustion and explosion can be altered under magnetic fields, potentially reducing the production of harmful emissions like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. In this context, a comprehensive exploration of various aspects such as flame formation, engine performance, emissions, and explosion intensity under the influence of magnetic fields is of paramount importance. Future endeavors can potentially yield a more profound and precise understanding of the effects of magnetic fields on combustion processes and enable the utilization of this knowledge for more efficient and cleaner energy production across different industrial applications.

Keywords

Combustion in magnetic field, Pollution emissions, Combustion instabilities

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