Analysis of kinetic models for rich to ultra-rich premixed CH4/air weak flames using a micro flow reactor with a controlled temperature profile

Aromatic formation in methane combustion is still not well understood. The first step to build kinetic models for aromatic formation is to understand fuel-rich oxidation and formation of aromatic precursors like acetylene and ethylene in varied temperature and equivalence ratio conditions. This understanding is also useful to optimize partial oxidation of methane in fuel-rich conditions. With this view, the current work presents investigation of...