Eric L. Petersen
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View article: Experimental and Numerical Study of the Impact of Pressure During the Pyrolysis of Diethyl Carbonate and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate
Experimental and Numerical Study of the Impact of Pressure During the Pyrolysis of Diethyl Carbonate and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate Open
During a thermal runaway, Lithium-ion battery cells are subjected to a large increase in temperature, which will vaporize and potentially thermally degrade their liquid electrolyte. The formation of gas in the battery cell will increase th…
View article: Investigating the role of NH2* as an indicator of preferential diffusion effects in premixed NH3/air flames
Investigating the role of NH2* as an indicator of preferential diffusion effects in premixed NH3/air flames Open
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View article: Bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) Carbonate As a Fire Suppressant Candidate for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) Carbonate As a Fire Suppressant Candidate for Lithium-Ion Batteries Open
Bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) carbonate (BtFEC) is a fire suppressant candidate for the use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It is known that the electrolyte components in LIBs are highly flammable, making them susceptible to igniting, whether…
View article: Combustion of iron particles in solid propellants at elevated pressure
Combustion of iron particles in solid propellants at elevated pressure Open
Metal fuels, such as aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe), can be added to composite solid propellants to improve their performance, such as specific impulse, density, and burning rate. In comparison to aluminum, iron can theoretically provide impr…
View article: Experimental and chemical kinetic modeling study of ethylene carbonate oxidation: A lithium-ion battery electrolyte surrogate model
Experimental and chemical kinetic modeling study of ethylene carbonate oxidation: A lithium-ion battery electrolyte surrogate model Open
Fire-risk assessment of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is an urgent task as the number and size of products using LIBs are both increasing. LIB electrolyte solvents consist of mixtures of flammable carbonate esters, such as ethylene carbonat…
View article: An experimental apparatus for the study of high-temperature degradation and solid-deposit formation of lubricants
An experimental apparatus for the study of high-temperature degradation and solid-deposit formation of lubricants Open
When exposed to high surface temperatures, engine lubricating oils degrade and may form solid deposits, which cause operational issues and increase shutdown time and maintenance costs. Despite its being a common issue in engine operation, …
View article: An Experimental and Detailed Kinetics Modeling Study of Norbornadiene in Hydrogen and Methane Mixtures: Ignition Delay Time and Spectroscopic CO Measurements
An Experimental and Detailed Kinetics Modeling Study of Norbornadiene in Hydrogen and Methane Mixtures: Ignition Delay Time and Spectroscopic CO Measurements Open
High-energy-density compounds such as norbornadiene (NBD) are being considered as potential cost-effective fuel additives, or partial replacements, for high-speed propulsion applications. To assess the ability of NBD to influence basic fue…
View article: Coking of gas turbine lubrication oils at elevated temperatures
Coking of gas turbine lubrication oils at elevated temperatures Open
Over the last several decades, turbine efficiency has improved significantly, resulting in higher turbine operating temperatures that negatively affect the lubricating oil circulating through the system. Exposure to high temperatures resul…
View article: Detailed study of NH2* chemiluminescence in ammonia combustion
Detailed study of NH2* chemiluminescence in ammonia combustion Open
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View article: Experimental Kinetics Study on Diethyl Carbonate Oxidation
Experimental Kinetics Study on Diethyl Carbonate Oxidation Open
Diethyl carbonate (DEC) is a common component of the liquid electrolyte in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). As such, understanding DEC combustion chemistry is imperative to improving chemical kinetic modeling of LIB fires. To this end, a comp…
View article: Spectroscopic study of CO formation from CO2-enriched pyrolysis of C2H6 and C3H8 under engine-relevant conditions
Spectroscopic study of CO formation from CO2-enriched pyrolysis of C2H6 and C3H8 under engine-relevant conditions Open
To address the challenges of climate change, technologies and processes that contribute to reducing net CO2 emissions are key. Herein, engine-based dry reforming combines the possibility of storing excess energy and converting unwanted CO2…
View article: Shock-tube laser absorption measurements of N2O time histories during ammonia oxidation
Shock-tube laser absorption measurements of N2O time histories during ammonia oxidation Open
The oxidation of ammonia was studied experimentally by monitoring the time history of the intermediate N2O species using laser absorption spectroscopy. Experiments were conducted in a shock tube for mixtures of NH3/O2 diluted in ∼96.7% Ar …
View article: Assessing NO2-Hydrocarbon Interactions during Combustion of NO2/Alkane/Ar Mixtures in a Shock Tube Using CO Time Histories
Assessing NO2-Hydrocarbon Interactions during Combustion of NO2/Alkane/Ar Mixtures in a Shock Tube Using CO Time Histories Open
Modern gas turbines use combustion chemistry during the design phase to optimize their efficiency and reduce emissions of regulated pollutants such as NOx. The detailed understanding of the interactions during NOx and natural gas during co…
View article: An Experimental Kinetics Study of Isopropanol Pyrolysis and Oxidation behind Reflected Shock Waves
An Experimental Kinetics Study of Isopropanol Pyrolysis and Oxidation behind Reflected Shock Waves Open
Isopropanol has potential as a future bio-derived fuel and is a promising substitute for ethanol in gasoline blends. Even so, little has been done in terms of high-temperature chemical kinetic speciation studies of this molecule. To this e…