Measurements of spray angle, spray penetration, ignition delay, flame extent and flame temperature are made in an optically accessible, electrically heated constant volume chamber of relatively large dimensions. The combustion process of both Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) and a poor quality Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) are analysed and compared. Soot temperature is measured using the two-colour method. The measured data are compared with predictions using the CFD package StarCD. Fuel evaporation, ignition and combustion models, which are developed specifically for heavy residual fuel oil are applied. Initial spray atomisation is modeled with the blob method as well as with the Max Plank Institute (MPI) model, which creates a denser spray core than the blob atomisation model, as well as child droplets from aerodynamic stripping and collision. The denser core results in increased droplet coalescence during the subsequent secondary breakup phase, resulting in greater droplet persistence and spray penetration during combustion. Droplet persistence and spray penetration are much greater for HFO than MDO. Higher chamber initial temperature significantly reduces ignition delay period and flame lift-off distance. Flame lift-off distance and ignition delay for MDO are less than for HFO. The fuel model proposed here reproduces these trends successfully.
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