A New Method to Improve Pyrometry Results

Abstract

The paper shows how appropriate selection of the expression of sound speed as a function of temperature can improve the results obtained using acoustic pyrometers. Sound propagation within high temperature hydrocarbon combustion products was considered. Three different mathematical models for calculating sound speed were discussed. Results obtained using all three methods were presented. The paper observed that, it is important to consider the effects of chemical kinetics for a certain frequency range to obtain better results.