| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 674126 | Thermochimica Acta | 2012 | 7 Pages |
In this study, we present a model for the kinetics of multiple overlapping reactions. Mathematical representation of the kinetics of gas-evolving reactions is crucial for the modeling of the feed-to-glass conversion in a waste-glass melter. The model simulates multiple gas-evolving reactions that occur during heating of a high-alumina high-level waste melter feed. To obtain satisfactory kinetic parameters, we employed Kissinger's method combined with least-squares analysis. The nth-order reaction kinetics with variable reaction order sufficed for obtaining excellent agreement with measured thermogravimetric analysis data.
► We model kinetics of multiple overlapping glass-melting gas-evolving reactions. ► Three kinetic coefficients plus reaction weight suffice for agreement with data. ► Kissinger method allows avoiding problems with the compensation effect. ► Maximum temperature shift by overlapping does not affect use of Kissinger method. ► The model is adequate for implementing in an advanced waste-glass melter model.
