Moses - Combustion Kinetics

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Diese Modulbeschreibung gilt nicht im aktuellen Semester.

Die Modulbeschreibung gilt nur für den Zeitraum WS 2015/16 - WiSe 2023/24.

Module / Version:
#50069 / #2

Validity:
WS 2015/16 - WiSe 2023/24

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Combustion Kinetics

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Djordjevic, Neda

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Mündliche Prüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät V

Institute:
Institut für Strömungsmechanik und Technische Akustik

Area of expertise:
35311700 FG Verbrennungskinetik

Prüfungsausschuss:
Physikalische Ingenieurwissenschaft

Kontakt

Office:
HF 1

Contact person:
No information

E-mail address:
neda.djordjevic@tu-berlin.de

Website:
No information

Learning Outcomes

- The students gain knowledge of molecular aspects of chemical reactions, phenomenological rate laws and factors influencing rate of reaction - The students gain understanding of chemistry of hydrocarbon oxidation and are capable of explaining the resulting fuel specific combustion properties - The students are capable of explaining phenomena governed by combustion chemistry such as cold flames, engine knock, compression ignition, pollutants formation and are familiar with the methods to influence them - The students gain an in-depth insight into the experimental methods of combustion kinetics, they are capable of processing and analyzing the experimental data and are able to evaluate measurement uncertainties and optimize the method - The students are enabled to model combustion in homogeneous systems and premixed flames applying detailed kinetic mechanisms by means of software Cantera - The students are able to analyze detailed kinetic models of combustion using software Cantera

Content

- Thermodynamics of combustion, chemical equilibrium - Fundamentals of reaction kinetics of homogeneous gas reactions - Combustion in homogeneous systems, ignition, theory of thermal explosion, theory of branched-chain explosion - Laminar premixed flames - Kinetics of pollutant formation - Oxidation of hydrocarbons, detailed kinetic modeling - Methods for analysis of combustion reaction mechanisms - Experimental methods in combustion kinetics: Measurements of laminar burning velocity, measurement of ignition delay time in shock tube and rapid compression machine, characterization of fuel conversion in flow reactors and perfectly stirred reactors - Methods for reduction of reaction mechanisms

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Combustion Kinetics	VL		WiSe	English	2
Combustion Kinetics	UE		WiSe	English	2

Workload and Credit Points

Combustion Kinetics (VL):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
attendance time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
preparation and follow-up	15.0	1.5h	22.5h
			52.5h(~2 LP)

Combustion Kinetics (UE):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
attendance time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
preparation and follow-up	15.0	1.5h	22.5h
			52.5h(~2 LP)

Course-independent workload:

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Exam preparation	1.0	35.0h	35.0h
Homework	4.0	10.0h	40.0h
			75.0h(~3 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

The theoretical fundamentals learned in the lectures will be applied during weekly exercises for analytical calculations and for practical computer-assisted modelling under supervision and guidance. During the semester the students are obligated to complete 3-4 homework assignments in groups.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics and heat, momentum and mass transport as well as some elements of basics of combustion is desirable

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Oral exam

Language

English

Duration/Extent

No information

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Wintersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

This module is not limited to a number of students.

Registration Procedures

Interested students visit the lecture on the first week of the semester. Registration for the exam is done in the examination office

Recommended literature
No recommended literature given

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

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This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

	Studiengang / StuPO	StuPOs	Verwendungen	Erste Verwendung	Letzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

Students of other degrees can participate in this module without capacity testing.

Miscellaneous

This course is also offered in German language during summer semester (see module Verbrennungskinetik). Starts in winter term 2016/17.

Combustion Kinetics