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Theoretical Models for the Interpretation of Light Scattering by Particles Present in Combustion Systems

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Soot in Combustion Systems and Its Toxic Properties

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Particles are almost always present in practical combustion systems in form of input fuel and/or combustion products. Submicronic soot particles are exclusively present only in fuel rich flames produced by gaseous fuels, whereas other classes of particulates have to be considered simultaneously in the combustion of liquid fuels and pulverized coals. These are the fuel droplets or the coal particles in the micronic range, the cenospheres produced by incomplete oxidation of heavy hydrocarbons fuels or char, the micronic and submicronic inorganic components of the ashes.

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    Antonio D’Alessio, Antonio Cavaliere & Pietro Menna

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D’Alessio, A., Cavaliere, A., Menna, P. (1983). Theoretical Models for the Interpretation of Light Scattering by Particles Present in Combustion Systems. In: Lahaye, J., Prado, G. (eds) Soot in Combustion Systems and Its Toxic Properties. NATO Conference Series, vol 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4463-6_17

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