Ammonia (NH3) is an important component of low-carbon energy systems, which are often blended with hydrogen (H2) to optimize energy utilization efficiency and operated under fuel-rich conditions to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) generation. However, the potential explosion safety risks of NH3/H2/air cannot be ignored. In this study, the explosion process of NH3/H2/air premixed gases under fuel-rich conditions is investigated, with a focus on H2 volume fractions of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The variations in pressure and venting flame characteristics during the process of explosion are analyzed. Moreover, the reaction mechanism of the fuel-rich NH3/H2/air system is analyzed from a microscopic perspective through the use of the reactive force field molecular dynamics method. The results indicate that with increasing proportion of H2 in the fuel-rich mixture, the maximum explosion pressure (pmax) and the maximum rate of pressure rise ((dp/dt)max) decrease. At 5%, pmax and (dp/dt)max are 0.22 MPa and 8.10 MPa·s−1, respectively. The first venting flame lengthens at first and then shortens, whereas the length and velocity of the second venting flame increase. On a microscopic level, the addition of H2 reduces the decomposition rate of NH3, increases the generation frequency of •OH and •H in the system, and significantly decreases the amount of NOx produced. Through the analysis of explosion venting and molecular dynamics reaction mechanisms, this study provides strong support for the safe and efficient practical application of fuel-rich NH3/H2/air mixtures in the energy sector.
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Safety Emergency Science 2025, 1(2): 9590009
Published: 29 May 2025
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