Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics with Mathematical analysis, Vector analysis, Advanced Mechanics, Thermodynamics or similar.

The course Combustion Physics or Introduction to Physics and Chemistry of Combustion is recommended.

Learning outcomes

This course is devoted mainly to problems of combustion dynamics: Flame, detonation, explosions and applications in basic science and industrial applications, including burners and engines. After the passing the course the student should have a basic knowledge about the physics, hydrodynamics and chemistry of combustion, the efficiency of burning processes and about pollutant emissions. The student should be able to apply this knowledge to solve problems and explain combustion phenomena.

Content

Introduction to fluid mechanics. Heat and mass transfer. Sound and shock waves. Hydrodynamic instabilities. Combustion regimes: flame and detonation. Premixed and diffusion combustion. Chain reactions and related processes. Laminar flames, detonation, explosion. Combustion in engines and gasturbines. Thermonuclear combustion in white dwarfs. - Supernova explosion. Turbulence. Turbulent reacting flows. Fuel cells. Numerical modelling of combustion processes.

Instruction

Lectures and lessons in English.

Assessment

Bonus system based on oral examination during the course and optional project work.

Seminar at the end of the course.

Alternatively, a written examination.