title: Application of linear Raman spectroscopy for the determination of acetone decomposition.
abstract: Acetone (CH3)2CO is a common tracer for laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) to investigate mixture formation processes and temperature fields in combustion applications. Since the fluorescence signal is a function of temperature and pressure, calibration measurements in high pressure and high temperature cells are necessary. However, there is a lack of reliable data of tracer stability at these harsh conditions for technical application. A new method based on the effect of spontaneous Raman scattering is proposed to analyze the thermal stability of the tracer directly in the LIF calibration cell. This is done by analyzing the gas composition regarding educts and products of the reaction. First measurements at IC engine relevant conditions up to 750 K and 30 bar are presented.
authors.affiliation: Lehrstuhl für Technische Thermodynamik, Universität Siegen, Siegen, Germany. Simone.Eichmann@ltt.uni-erlangen.de
authors.forename: Simone Christine
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Eichmann
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Trost
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Seeger
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zigan
authors.forename: Alfred
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leipertz