Summary
Renewable fuels for power generation and transportation can broaden the U.S. energy portfolio. However, renewable fuels produce a relatively low amount of energy on a volumetric basis compared with traditional fossil fuels. Combustion is typically carried out using a subsonic process called deflagration. An alternative is detonation, which is a supersonic process. The combustion efficiency of renewable fuels can be increased using detonation, especially with additives that enhance the process. This CAREER project will conduct experiments to determine whether ammonia-based additives enhance
