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Assessment reveals improved energy efficiency in municipal sludge combustion under varying temperature and oxygen levels, suggesting optimized processes may reduce emissions.
This study investigates the combustion characteristics of municipal sludge under oxy-fuel conditions using a vertical tube furnace and high-speed imaging. Results reveal that temperature (600–1000°C) and oxygen concentration (10–100%) critically govern ignition mechanisms: heterogeneous char ignition dominates at low temperatures (600°C) and low oxygen (10%), while simultaneous homogeneous volatile ignition and heterogeneous char combustion occur at 600–700°C with 100% oxygen. At elevated temperatures (800–1000°C), homogeneous ignition prevails due to accelerated volatile release and flame propagation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) identifies two combustion stages: volatile oxidation (293°C) and char oxidation (505°C), with volatiles enhancing combustion efficiency. These findings provide theoretical insights for optimizing oxy-fuel sludge combustion processes to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions.
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