The course provides the basic knowledge on combustion theoretical modeling and diagnostic techniques, and the applied know-how relevant for engineering applications.
Theoretical and applied lectures
Principles of combustion, theoretical models and experimental data: detonation waves; premixed laminar and turbulent flames; ignition; flame stabilization; laminar and turbulent gaseous diffusion flames; combustion of a single liquid fuel droplet; atomization and sprays; burning of solids.
Optical techniques for combustion diagnostics: background physics; application fields and experimental considerations; spray diagnostics; applied combustion diagnostics in internal combustion engines and gas turbines.
Gas turbine combustors: design technology trends; fuel injection systems; flame stabilization; ignition performance; afterburners; low-emissions combustors.
S. R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion, McGraw-Hill, 2011.
A. H. Lefebvre, Gas Turbine Combustion, Taylor & Francis, 1998.
Ricevimento: By appointment. E-mail: marina.ubaldi@unige.it
MARINA UBALDI (President)
FRANCESCA SATTA
DANIELE SIMONI
PIETRO ZUNINO
COMBUSTION
Oral examination
