(INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGIA, 2015) AZEVEDO, Manoel S. Santos; LEITE, Jandecy Cabral; CARVAJAL, Tirso Lorenzo Reyes; RODRIGUEZ, Jorge Laureano Moya; RICO, Iván Leandro Rodriguez; DÍAZ, Pablo Romélio Roque; GOMES, Paulo Cezar Rocha.; Prof Dr. Walter Barra Junior
The article presents a mathematical model developed to evaluate combustion efficiency in thermoelectric power plants operating with natural gas (NG) and alternating with diesel (HFO). The study was conducted in a plant transitioning to dual-fuel use, aiming to optimize energy efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions. The model covers stoichiometric, thermodynamic, and kinetic aspects of combustion, implemented in software for real-time analysis. Results demonstrated the model's feasibility in predicting engine performance and optimizing specific fuel consumption, with practical applications in plant operation.
