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Impact of NH₃ Injection Location on NOx Emissions and Temperature Distribution in LPG-Based Cofiring Systems

Cahyadi1,*, Dwika Budianto1, Taopik Hidayat1, Desy Kurniawati1, Ilham Arnif1, Sutopo1, Noor Fachrizal1, Topan Frans Saputra2, Yustika Agustin2, Sugiono1
1Research Center for Energy Conversion and Conservation, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
2Directorate of Laboratory Management, Research Facilities, and Science and Technology area, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
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E-mail: cahy004@brin.go.id (C)
Received: June 10, 2025 | Revised: August 09, 2025 | Accepted: December 17, 2025 | Published: March 2026
Abstract
Ammonia (NH3) co-firing is a promising strategy to lowering the CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Indonesia is currently pursuing green ammonia production using plentiful renewable resources like geothermal and hydropower. As the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, incorporating green ammonia into existing thermal systems, particularly in the power and industrial sectors, provides a possible transition path. However, the potential for significant increases in NOx emissions may hinder widespread NH3 co-firing capture. This study investigates the effect of ammonia injection position on flame stability, combustion temperature, and NOx emissions in a lab-scale co-firing system using LPG and ammonia, simulating partial ammonia substitution in industrial burners. Five axial injection positions were tested to assess the influence on emission characteristics and flame performance. The results show that downstream injection of ammonia significantly reduces NOx emissions due to lower flame temperature and delayed ammonia oxidation, whereas upstream injection yields higher thermal output but increases NOx formation. The findings of this study contribute to the development of low-emission co-firing strategies, supporting the feasibility of green ammonia as a scalable, clean fuel in Indonesia's decarbonization agenda.
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Ammonia; co-firing; combustion; emission; LPG
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