Simplified Kinetic Model of Kerosene Combustion

A new simplified kinetic model of kerosene combustion, which can be included in the complex modeling of various gas-dynamic flows, is developed. The model is based on the use of n-decane as a substitute for kerosene and contains 24 components that are involved in 25 chemical reactions describing the ignition of kerosene at both high and low temperatures. The proposed model is tested by comparing the calculation results with the available experimental data on measuring the ignition delay time in shock tubes in a wide range of temperatures and pressures.