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Combustion and Reactive Processes in Energy and Materials Technology
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Abstract
The students should become familiar with the fundamentals and with application examples of chemically reactive processes in energy conversion (combustion engines in particular) as well as the synthesis of new materials.
Objective
The students should become familiar with the fundamentals and with application examples of chemically reactive processes in energy conversion (combustion engines in particular) as well as the synthesis of new materials. The lecture is part of the focus "Energy, Flows & Processes" on the Bachelor level and is recommended as a basis for a future Master in the area of energy. It is also a facultative lecture on Master level in Energy Science and Technology and Process Engineering.
Content
Reaction kinetics, fuel oxidation mechanisms, premixed and diffusion laminar flames, two-phase-flows, turbulence and turbulent combustion, pollutant formation, applications in combustion engines. Synthesis of materials in flame processes: particles, pigments and nanoparticles. Fundamentals of design and optimization of flame reactors, effect of reactant mixing on product characteristics. Tailoring of products made in flame spray pyrolysis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
No script available. Instead, material will be provided in lecture slides and the following text book (which can be downloaded for free) will be followed:J. Warnatz, U. Maas, R.W. Dibble, "Combustion:Physical and Chemical Fundamentals, Modeling and Simulation, Experiments, Pollutant Formation", Springer-Verlag, 1997.Teaching language, assignments and lecture slides in English
Literature
J. Warnatz, U. Maas, R.W. Dibble, "Combustion:Physical and Chemical Fundamentals, Modeling and Simulation, Experiments, Pollutant Formation", Springer-Verlag, 1997. I. Glassman, Combustion, 3rd edition, Academic Press, 1996.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- 2 pages A4 (1 sheet double-sided) with notes written by her/his own hand (no prints). Non-programmable and communication-disabled calculators.
Course Components
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Combustion and Reactive Processes in Energy and Materials Technology
This course will be taught in a hybrid of online and face-to-face classroom formats; students can choose to attend the class on campus or to join the live streaming class.
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2 h weekly |
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Combustion and Reactive Processes in Energy and Materials Technology
This course will be taught in a hybrid of online and face-to-face classroom formats; students can choose to attend the class on campus or to join the live streaming class.
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1 h weekly |
| independent project | Combustion and Reactive Processes in Energy and Materials Technology |
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30 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Energy, Flows and Processes (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christoph Müller In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Energy, Flows and Processes you need to choose at least 2 core courses (W+) (HS/FS) and at least 2 of the elective courses (HS/FS), according to the presentation of the Focus Specialisation (see ). One course can be selected among all the courses offered by D-MAVT (Bachelors and Masters).)
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Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
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Core Courses (At least two core courses must be passed in each area. All students must participate in the course offered in the area "Interdisciplinary Energy Management")
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