Postgraduate Course: Combustion Systems (MSc) (PGEE11058)
Course Outline
School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course describes combustion phenomena and their applications in Engineering, with special attention to power generation systems. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
n/a |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Explain the basic concepts of combustion chemistry, the thermodynamic reasons that make a combustion reaction possible, and the factors that affect the reaction rate.
2. Distinguish different types of flames from their morphology, and explain how different combustion mechanisms are related to macroscopic qualitative features (colour, shape, etc)
3. Explain ignition mechanism, and construct simple mathematical models to capture the main features of spontaneous and forced ignition.
4. Describe the features of flame propogation, estimate the flame velocity and thickness through simple calculations, explain the conditions that determine flame extinction.
5. Describe the properties of different fuels, and choose the appropriate technologies to use them.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of the environmental impact of combustion processes, and understand the methods to reduce it.
7. Execute simple calculations for the preliminary design of burners and combustion chambers, using the results of simple theories and empirical correlations in analytical or graphical form.
8. Appreciate the importance of computational fluid dynamics in modelling combustion processes and its role as a tool for engineering design. |
Assessment Information
100% exam |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Volfango Bertola
Tel: (0131 6)50 8697
Email: v.bertola@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Laura Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5690
Email: laura.smith@ed.ac.uk |
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