Abstract
The decomposition kinetics of α-hydroxybutyl radicals of n-butanol was theoretically studied by using ab initio transition state theory based master equation analysis. Stationary points on the C4H9O potential energy surface were calculated at either the RQCISD(T)/CBS//B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level or the RQCISD(T)/CBS//CASPT2/aug-cc-pVDZ level. Rate coefficients were calculated over broad ranges of temperature (300-2500K) and pressure (1.3×10-3-102atm) with the transition state theory-based multiwell master equation approach. The "well merging" phenomenon was observed and analyzed for its influence on the pressure-dependent rate coefficients. Comparison between the theoretical results with available experimental data shows excellent agreement.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011 |
| Publisher | Combustion Institute |
| Pages | 5-13 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781622761258 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011 - Storrs, United States Duration: 9 Oct 2011 → 12 Oct 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Storrs |
| Period | 9/10/11 → 12/10/11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Mechanical Engineering
- General Chemical Engineering