Abstract
Nanometer size particulate matter (Nano-PM) emitted from diesel engine has been received many anxieties due to its harmful potential for health. The objective of this study is to develop a standard Nano-PM generator using liquid fuels, and to investigate the relationship between the characteristics of PM and operation parameters of the generator. A fundamental pool flame of diesel fuel was used for generation of Nano-PM. Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS3034) was used to measure the size distribution of PM, and the components of PM were analyzed using a combustion type exhaust gas analyzer (MEXA-1370PM). Thermal diluter was used to investigate the heating effect on size distribution of PM. Main parameters of the PM generator were height and pattern of diffusion flame. Two types of diffusion flame were formed on a fuel pool. One is a small flame where the flame tip was closed and no visible soot was observed. The other was an open tip flame that emitted visible soot from its tip. As for the size distribution of PM, peak diameter increased gradually with an increase of fuel consumption rate. Main component of Nano-PM exhausted from a closed flame was SOF, however dry soot was the main component of open flame. Under hot thermal dilution, number of large particles decreased but number of small particles increased.
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