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Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion
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Abstract
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals and the applications of combustion in energy conversion and nanoparticles synthesis. The content is highly relevant for technologies which cannot be electrified such as long distance aviation and shipping, and which will more and more rely on carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
Objective
The main learning objectives of this course are: 1. Understand the thermodynamic, fluid-dynamic and chemical kinetics fundamentals of combustion processes. 2. Predict relevant parameters for combustion systems, such as laminar and turbulent flame speeds, adiabatic flame temperature or quenching distance. 3. Understand the causal relations of relevant combustion parameters such as the pressure influence on the laminar flame speed. 4. Analyze the challenges of developing sustainable combustion technologies based on carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
Content
Reaction kinetics, fuel oxidation mechanisms, premixed and diffusion laminar flames, two-phase-flows, turbulence and turbulent combustion, pollutant formation, development of sustainable combustion technologies for power generation, shipping and aviation. 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.
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 , DR , 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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| lecture | Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion |
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2 h weekly |
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Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion
The exercise starts in the second week.
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Sustainable Energy and Processes (Fokus-Koordinator: Prof. Mark Tibbitt Für die erforderlichen 20 KP der Fokus-Vertiefung Sustainable Energy and Processes müssen mindestens 2 Kernfächer (W+) und mindestens 2 der Wahlfächer gemäss der Präsentation der Fokus-Vertiefung Sustainable Energy and Processes gewählt werden. Bei Bedarf kann ein zusätzlicher Kurs aus dem Kursangebot des D-MAVT (151-…) auf dem 3. Jahr des Bachelorstudiums ausgewählt werden.)
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Kernfächer (Mindestens je 2 Kernfächer pro Fachrichtung müssen erfolgreich abgelegt werden. Die Teilnahme am Kurs des "Fächerübergreifenden Energiewesens" ist für alle Studierenden obligatorisch.)
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Doktorat Materialwissenschaft (Weitere Informationen unter: )
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Fachspezifische Vertiefung (Es müssen mindestens 20 KP aus den Deep Track Lerneinheiten absolviert werden. Überzählige KP können für Wahlfächer angerechnet werden.)
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Vertiefungsfächer Aerospace Engineering (Diese LE's können sowohl als Vertiefungsfach als auch als Wahlfach angerechnet werden.)
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