Soot particles inception and PAH condensation modelling applied in a soot model utilizing a sectional method

This model is then validated against experimental data. Five premixed laminar flames have been selected for that purpose. They give insights into the model's ability to predict soot formation depending on fuel, pressure and equivalence ratio. The model predictions show a good agreement with the experimental data concerning soot volume fractions as well as mean particle diameters. The influence of the modelling parameters is also studied. The reversibility of condensation appears to turn condensation into a soot consuming process which may have a significant impact on PAH profiles in premixed laminar flames.