Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner

This study investigates the stability of mixtures and combustion characteristics of methanol and hydrous methanol blended with Jet A-1 fuel, utilizing n-octanol and diethyl ether (DEE) as co-solvents and ignition boosters in a lean premixed prevaporized (LPP) combustion system. Phase stability studi...

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Main Authors: Ahmed I. EL-Seesy, Ahmed S. Attia, Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Mohamed I. Hassan Ali
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Published: Elsevier 2025-10-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037838202500102X
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author Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Ahmed S. Attia
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy
Mohamed I. Hassan Ali
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Radwan M. EL-Zohairy
Mohamed I. Hassan Ali
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description This study investigates the stability of mixtures and combustion characteristics of methanol and hydrous methanol blended with Jet A-1 fuel, utilizing n-octanol and diethyl ether (DEE) as co-solvents and ignition boosters in a lean premixed prevaporized (LPP) combustion system. Phase stability studies were performed at ambient temperatures of 10, 20, and 30 °C, revealing that n-octanol efficiently stabilized methanol–Jet A-1 mixtures. The temperature of 30 °C achieved excellent miscibility. Two blends, namely JMOD1 (80 % Jet A-1 + 5 % Methanol+10 % octanol+5 % DEE volume fraction) and JMOD2 (75 % Jet A-1 + 10 % Methanol+10 % octanol+5 % DEE), were subsequently assessed in the LPP combustor alongside pure Jet A-1 (J100) as a reference fuel. The results indicated that JMOD mixes demonstrated more consistent flame patterns, lower peak temperatures, and diminished wall hot spots in comparison to J100. This enhancement is attributable to the elevated oxygen content in methanol, diethyl ether, and n-octanol, which exhibits flame-stabilizing properties. JMOD blends demonstrated a significant capacity to diminish flame peak temperatures and improve combustion uniformity. The results endorse the viability of methanol blends as an alternative fuel for gas turbine applications.
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spelling doaj-art-4d9e30de6da6478d892ae118ef752a882025-08-20T03:16:06ZengElsevierFuel Processing Technology0378-38202025-10-0127610827810.1016/j.fuproc.2025.108278Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burnerAhmed I. EL-Seesy0Ahmed S. Attia1Radwan M. EL-Zohairy2Mohamed I. Hassan Ali3Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates; Mechanical Engineering Department, Benha, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, 13512 Benha, Qalubia, EgyptMechanical Engineering Department, Benha, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, 13512 Benha, Qalubia, EgyptMechanical Engineering Department, Benha, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, 13512 Benha, Qalubia, EgyptMechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.This study investigates the stability of mixtures and combustion characteristics of methanol and hydrous methanol blended with Jet A-1 fuel, utilizing n-octanol and diethyl ether (DEE) as co-solvents and ignition boosters in a lean premixed prevaporized (LPP) combustion system. Phase stability studies were performed at ambient temperatures of 10, 20, and 30 °C, revealing that n-octanol efficiently stabilized methanol–Jet A-1 mixtures. The temperature of 30 °C achieved excellent miscibility. Two blends, namely JMOD1 (80 % Jet A-1 + 5 % Methanol+10 % octanol+5 % DEE volume fraction) and JMOD2 (75 % Jet A-1 + 10 % Methanol+10 % octanol+5 % DEE), were subsequently assessed in the LPP combustor alongside pure Jet A-1 (J100) as a reference fuel. The results indicated that JMOD mixes demonstrated more consistent flame patterns, lower peak temperatures, and diminished wall hot spots in comparison to J100. This enhancement is attributable to the elevated oxygen content in methanol, diethyl ether, and n-octanol, which exhibits flame-stabilizing properties. JMOD blends demonstrated a significant capacity to diminish flame peak temperatures and improve combustion uniformity. The results endorse the viability of methanol blends as an alternative fuel for gas turbine applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037838202500102XJet A-1/methanol/hydrous methanol phase stabilityN-Octanol as co-solventDiethyl Ether as Combustion ImproverTGA and FTIR analysisCombustion assessment
spellingShingle Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Ahmed S. Attia
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy
Mohamed I. Hassan Ali
Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
Fuel Processing Technology
Jet A-1/methanol/hydrous methanol phase stability
N-Octanol as co-solvent
Diethyl Ether as Combustion Improver
TGA and FTIR analysis
Combustion assessment
title Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
title_full Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
title_fullStr Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
title_full_unstemmed Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
title_short Solubility and combustion characterization of methanol/jet A-1 blends enhanced with n-octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
title_sort solubility and combustion characterization of methanol jet a 1 blends enhanced with n octanol and diethyl ether in lean prevaporized premixed burner
topic Jet A-1/methanol/hydrous methanol phase stability
N-Octanol as co-solvent
Diethyl Ether as Combustion Improver
TGA and FTIR analysis
Combustion assessment
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037838202500102X
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