The Experimental Flame Speed Measurements of 2,3-Butanediol and the Development of a Novel Kinetic Sub-Mechanism
Résumé
2,3-butanediol has recently been proposed to be a potential Mars-specific rocket propellant. Although its biotechnological production on Mars seems viable, its combustion mechanism still remains unexplored. In this regard, the fundamental combustion characteristics, such as flame speeds, ignition delay times and oxidation species profiles of this fuel need to be studied over a wide range of conditions to model its combustion and understand its oxidation chemistry. In this study a kinetic mechanism was developed for the high temperature oxidation of 2,3-butanediol and its flame speeds were measured as a validation target.
