Catalytic Materials for High-Temperature Combustion

Abstract

Catalytic combustion, as an alternative to conventional thermal combustion, has received considerable attention during the past decade. Research efforts have been promoted by the need to meet governmental demands concerning pollution and the wish to use energy sources more efficiently. The two main advantages offered by catalytic combustors over flame combustors apply to these goals:

1. Catalytic combustion can be carried out over a wide range of fuel concentrations in air and at low temperatures.

2. These low temperatures result in attaining NO, emission levels substantially lower than possible with conventional combustors.

Key Words:

• Catalytic combustion
• Combustor design
• High-temperature
• Materials
• Stability.