PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
Scope & Guideline
Igniting Knowledge, Fueling Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Combustion Kinetics and Mechanisms:
Research focusing on the fundamental chemical kinetics of combustion processes, including autoignition, flame propagation, and the mechanisms of fuel reactivity. - Advanced Diagnostic Techniques:
Development and application of advanced diagnostics such as laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), Raman scattering, and high-speed imaging for studying combustion phenomena at various scales. - Numerical Modeling and Simulation:
Utilization of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and direct numerical simulations (DNS) to model complex combustion systems, including turbulent flames and reactive flows. - Emission Control and Environmental Impact:
Studies aimed at understanding and mitigating emissions from combustion processes, including the formation of pollutants like NOx and soot. - Alternative Fuels and Energy Sources:
Exploration of combustion characteristics and performance of alternative fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, and hydrogen, in various combustion systems. - Combustion Instabilities:
Research on the phenomena of combustion instabilities, including thermoacoustic oscillations and their impact on flame stability and performance in engines and combustors. - Thermal and Chemical Dynamics:
Investigations into the thermal and chemical interactions within flames, including heat transfer, reaction kinetics, and particle dynamics.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning and AI in Combustion:
Increasing integration of machine learning techniques for modeling combustion processes, enhancing predictive capabilities, and optimizing combustion systems. - Sustainable and Renewable Fuels:
A growing emphasis on the combustion characteristics and emissions of sustainable fuels such as ammonia, biofuels, and hydrogen, aligning with global energy transition goals. - Advanced Diagnostic and Imaging Techniques:
Enhanced focus on employing advanced diagnostic methods for real-time monitoring of combustion processes, including high-speed imaging and multi-species measurements. - Reactive Flow Dynamics and Turbulence:
Research on the interaction between turbulence and reaction dynamics is gaining traction, with studies exploring complex turbulent combustion scenarios. - Detonation and Shock Wave Dynamics:
Increased interest in the dynamics of detonations and shock waves, particularly in high-energy and high-pressure environments, reflecting a shift towards high-performance applications. - Emission Reduction Strategies:
Emerging research on innovative techniques and technologies for reducing emissions from combustion systems, including catalytic processes and fuel modification.
Declining or Waning
- Classical Hydrocarbon Fuels:
Research on traditional hydrocarbon fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, appears to be declining as the focus shifts towards alternative fuels and sustainable energy sources. - Basic Combustion Theory:
Theoretical studies exploring fundamental combustion principles are less prevalent as more applied research and experimental studies take precedence. - Low-Pressure Combustion Studies:
Investigations into combustion phenomena at low pressures are waning, possibly due to the increased relevance of high-pressure combustion scenarios in practical applications. - Single-Fuel Studies:
Research centered on the combustion characteristics of individual fuels, without consideration of blends or alternative fuel combinations, is becoming less common. - Static Flame Studies:
Investigations of static or non-dynamic flame behaviors are being overshadowed by studies focusing on dynamic and real-world combustion scenarios.
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