Chemical Thermodynamics: Enthalpy of Formation, Enthalpy of Reaction, Free Energy of Reaction; Hess’s Law.
Chemical Equilibrium in Gaseous Phase; Law of Mass Action and Equilibrium Constants.
Software for the Resolution of Combustion Problems: HPFLAME, UVFLAME, TPEQUIL, CEA-NASA, Cantera.
Adiabatic Flame Temperature and Composition of Combustion Fumes; Use of Software for their Calculation. Mass and Energy Balances in Combustion Processes.
Kinetics of Combustion Processes; Global Reactions and Elementary Reactions, Radical Reactions.
Oxidation Mechanisms of Main Fuels. F
lame Phenomena in Premixed Gaseous Fuels.
Hugoniot Diagram; Graphical Representation of Detonation and Deflagration Conditions.
Calculation of Detonation Velocity.
Laminar Flame Speed: Mallard and Le Chatelier Theory; Detailed Theories of Laminar Flame Propagation.
Flame Simulation with Cantera.
Flame Stabilization; Flammability Limits and Quenching Distance.
Elements of Combustion of Solid Fuels: One-Film and Two-Film Models.
Gasification of Solid Fuels; Production of Syngas. Electrochemical Cells and Thermodynamic Aspects.
Electrochemical Potential.
Electrochemical Energy Conversion: Fuel Cells.
Types of Fuel Cells.
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Aspects.
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Related Issues for Anodes, Cathodes, and Solid Electrolyte.
Environmental Aspects of Combustion: Photochemical Smog; Structure and Formation of NOx and SOx; Acid Rain.
Carbonaceous Particulate and Fine Particles. Greenhouse Effect and Responsible Gases. Elements on Pollutant Abatement Techniques.
ECTS credits
9
Teaching Language
italiano
Exam Language
italiano
Support Materials Language
italiano
Basic Learning Outcomes
Managing Entity (faculty)
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (UNICAS)
