For example, one might make marks at uniform intervals on the actual object being burned and then measure the time it takes for the flames to reach the particular heights. Also, the measurements are based on the researcher's judgment, and so it is often necessary for a particular person to determine flame heights for a series of tests in order to keep a consistent personal bias. In the proposed project, a system to record the flame spread even and analyze the image using the appropriate software will be developed. Analysis of Surface Area and Volume Data for Pulverized Coal Particles Coal is widely used in the production of electricity in the US, and one approach to coal combustion utilizes coal in pulverized form. To design more efficient combustors, numerical models of the process are often used.
Difficulties arise in the modeling due to the lack of physical properties of pulverized coal.
Raw size data on coal particles has been previously taken. The data was reduced to obtain the surface area and volume using a rather simple algorithm. Other assumptions may be made which might lead to better estimates of the surface area and volume of the pulverized coal particles. The project will require background reading in the area of particle shape calculations and computer work to use the raw data to determine surface areas and volumes based on an alternate method. The Louisville area is only marginally out of compliance, and typically the ozone standard is exceeded only a few days per year.