Use of detailed kinetic mechanisms for the prediction of autoignitions

This paper describes how automatically generated detailed kinetic mechanisms are obtained for the oxidation of alkanes and how these models could lead to a better understanding of autoignition and cool flame risks at elevated conditions. Examples of prediction of the e ignitions are presented depending on the condition of occurrence of different autoignition phenomena, such as cool flames or two-stage pressure, temperature and mixture composition. Three compounds are treated, a light alkane, propane, and two heavier ones, n-heptane and n-decane. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.