Combustion and Flame
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge in Combustion Phenomena
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Combustion Chemistry:
The journal publishes extensive research on the chemical kinetics of combustion reactions, including detailed mechanisms of fuel oxidation, intermediate formation, and pollutant generation. - Experimental Techniques:
Research articles often incorporate advanced experimental techniques such as laser diagnostics, shock tubes, and high-speed imaging to investigate combustion phenomena. - Numerical Modeling and Simulations:
A significant emphasis is placed on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), large eddy simulations (LES), and reduced-order models to predict combustion behavior under various conditions. - Soot and Emissions:
The journal addresses the formation, properties, and reduction strategies for soot and other emissions in combustion systems, highlighting the environmental impact of combustion processes. - Alternative Fuels and Combustion Systems:
Research on alternative fuels, including hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuels, is a core focus, exploring their combustion characteristics and potential for cleaner energy applications. - Thermoacoustic Instabilities:
The investigation of thermoacoustic phenomena and their implications on combustion stability and efficiency is a recurring theme in the journal.
Trending and Emerging
- Hydrogen and Ammonia Combustion:
With the push for cleaner energy, research on hydrogen and ammonia as alternative fuels has surged, focusing on their combustion characteristics, emissions, and potential for integration into existing systems. - Plasma-Assisted Combustion:
The application of plasma technology in enhancing combustion processes is gaining traction, with studies investigating its effects on ignition, stability, and emissions. - Machine Learning and AI in Combustion Modeling:
The integration of machine learning techniques for optimizing combustion models and predicting reaction kinetics is an emerging trend that reflects the increasing role of data-driven approaches in combustion research. - Advanced Fuel Blends:
Research on blends of conventional and alternative fuels, especially those involving biofuels and synthetic fuels, is becoming more prevalent, focusing on their combustion performance and emissions. - Thermal Management and Flame Control Techniques:
Innovative techniques for managing combustion dynamics, such as flame control through external influences (e.g., magnetic fields or acoustic waves), are being explored more frequently. - Soot Characterization and Mitigation Strategies:
As environmental concerns grow, there is a rising focus on understanding soot formation mechanisms and developing effective strategies for soot reduction in combustion systems.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Hydrocarbon Fuels:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research focused solely on traditional hydrocarbon fuels as the scientific community increasingly shifts towards alternative and renewable energy sources. - Static Combustion Models:
Static models that do not incorporate dynamic effects or real-time data analysis are less frequently published, as the field moves towards more adaptive and real-time modeling approaches. - Low-Temperature Combustion of Conventional Fuels:
Research on low-temperature combustion mechanisms of conventional fuels has seen reduced attention, likely due to the growing interest in high-temperature and advanced combustion strategies. - Simple Reaction Mechanisms:
There is a decline in studies employing overly simplified reaction mechanisms, as the trend is towards more detailed and complex models that capture the intricacies of combustion chemistry.
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