IR thermal imaging characterization of a hybrid catalytic radiant gas burner

The novel concept of hybrid catalytic combustion based on Catalytic Partial Oxidation + homogeneous flame combustion was tested for the first time with fuel mixtures of methane and hydrogen. A prototype radiant hybrid burner was characterized by IR thermal imaging while safely operating with up to 80% vol. of H2 in the fuel and a primary equivalence ratio in the range 2.4 - 4.0. Outstanding NOx emission levels were attained due to the effective reduction of both thermal and prompt NOx formation.