Combustion and Flame

Scope & Guideline

Pioneering Research in Energy Engineering

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Combustion and Flame with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0010-2180
PublisherELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1957 to 2024
AbbreviationCOMBUST FLAME / Combust. Flame
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressSTE 800, 230 PARK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10169

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Combustion and Flame' focuses on the fundamental and applied aspects of combustion science, integrating experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to advance our understanding of combustion processes.
  1. 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.
  2. Experimental Techniques:
    Research articles often incorporate advanced experimental techniques such as laser diagnostics, shock tubes, and high-speed imaging to investigate combustion phenomena.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Thermoacoustic Instabilities:
    The investigation of thermoacoustic phenomena and their implications on combustion stability and efficiency is a recurring theme in the journal.
The journal has been increasingly focusing on several emerging themes that reflect the latest advancements and interests in combustion research. These trends highlight the evolving landscape of combustion science and technology.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

While many areas of combustion research are thriving, certain themes have been observed to decline in prominence over recent years. These waning scopes reflect shifts in research priorities and advancements in technology.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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