Fundamental Combustion
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FBR001F, 7.5 credits

Valid from: Autumn 2017
Decided by: Mats Ohlin
Date of establishment: 2017-11-14

General Information

Division: Combustion Physics
Course type: Course given jointly for second and third cycle
The course is also given at second-cycle level with course codes: FBR012, FYSD11
Teaching language: English

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide a fundamental understanding for the physical processes in combustion. Important areas are thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, radiation, transport processes. From this basic understanding combustion phenomena and systems can be analysed such as autoignition, flame propagation, extinction, and pollutant formation. Improved understanding of combustion processes is highly important to improve efficiency and decrease harmful emissions, which is of global importance since 90% of the energy usage in the world can be related to combustion processes.

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• be able to explain how thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, radiation, and transport processes lead to different characteristics for combustion processes.
• be able to describe the physical processes taking place for different combustion phenomena and in practical combustion systems.

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• be able to analyse a combustion process with regard to efficiency and pollutants
• be able to calculate parameters such as temperature and species concentrations from thermochemical data of a combustion system.
• be able to write reports from laboratory exercises with analysis of measurement data and discussion about uncertainties
• be able to write a project report on a topic in the combustion area and present it orally.
• be able to assimilate the important information in scientific papers of more bascis character and in an advanced English text book.
• be able to solve problems with help from other sources than the course material, for example previous courses within the laser/optics area.

Course Contents

Introduction, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, adiabatic flame temperature, chemical kinetics, ignition processes, combustion physics, premixed and diffusion flames, turbulent combustion, pollutant formation, combustion diagnostics, and practical combustion systems. Compulsory tasks: Written exercise, Laboratory exercise in Combustion, and Project. Subject for project is chosen after discussion with teacher. Project must be presented orally and in a written report.

Course Literature

Own material and copies from different text books.

Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, exercises, project

Examination Details

Examination format: Written exam. To pass the course the student must pass the written examination, the laboratory exercises, the compulsory exercises, and the project. The grade is given from the result of the examination, but well performed compulsory exercise and project give additional points on the examination.
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:

Admission Details

Admission requirements: Basic knowledge of thermodynamics

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

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