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Combustion Theory and Applications

The Combustion Theory and Applications program is a comprehensive course that delves into the fundamental principles of combustion, its applications, and the challenges posed by climate change. The program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of safe thermochemical energy conversion, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of combustion, which integrates thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and fluid mechanics.

Course Overview

The course aims to create awareness among the academic and scientific community about the basic theoretical background of controlled combustion with minimal emission. The lectures will cover the process of breaking chemical bonds in chemical energy carriers to release thermal energy, which can be used directly or converted into mechanical work. The complex interactions between chemical reactions and physical processes, such as heat conduction and diffusion, will be discussed, highlighting how turbulence can enhance combustion rates.

Course Structure

The course is organized into two modules, A and B, emphasizing the fundamental theory of combustion, experimental diagnostics methods of combustion research, numerical modeling for combustion, fundamentals of explosion protection during combustion, pollution, and emission controls during combustion. Module A will cover basic concepts of combustion, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, reactive systems, premixed, and diffusion flames. Module B will expose participants to advanced topics involving combustion diagnostic systems, numerical modeling, explosion protection mechanisms, pollution, and emission aspects during a combustion process.

Resource Speakers

The course features two renowned resource speakers:

1. Dr.-Ing. Detlev Markus, Head of Department at Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig, Germany, with research interests in fuel combustion, laser diagnostics of combustion research, numerical combustion modeling, explosion, safety, and protection.
2. Prof. Niranjan Sahoo, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, with research interests in internal combustion engines, renewable energy, measurement diagnostics, and experimental aerodynamics.

Course Layout

The course will be conducted over 10 days, with a detailed schedule outlining the topics to be covered each day, including lectures and tutorials by the resource speakers.

Participation

The course is open to mechanical, aerospace, automobile, and energy engineers or research scientists interested in the theory of combustion, design of combustion systems, and safety aspects associated with explosion during combustion. Students and faculty from academic institutions interested in the theory of combustion, advanced research topics of experimental combustion diagnostics, numerical modeling, and exposure to commercial packages and analysis of combustion tools are also encouraged to participate.

Course Fees

The course fees are as follows:

• Participants from abroad: US $100
• Industry/Research Organizations: Rs. 5,000 (including GST)
• Academic Institutions: Rs. 2,000 (including GST)
• Students: Rs. 1,000 (including GST)

Payment Details

Selected candidates must pay the applicable fees by online bank transfer/wire transfer/internet banking to the specified bank account.

Research Interests

The course covers a range of research interests, including:

• Internal combustion engines
• Renewable energy
• Measurement diagnostics
• Experimental aerodynamics
• Fuel combustion
• Laser diagnostics of combustion research
• Numerical combustion modeling
• Explosion, safety, and protection

Important Note

The number of participants for the course will be limited to 75.