Combustion MECH 6191
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Concordia University
Instructions for the project
Evaluation scheme
The project is worth 30% of the total course mark. A proposal and an audit with the instructor
are required. The project will be evaluated based on the research effort, quality of proposed
project and general presentation.
Suggested topics for term project
For your term project, almost any topic in combustion can be investigated. Find an area that
interests you or you would like to learn more about. After you choose a topic, find a few key
references to get an overview of the current state-of-the-art in the understanding of the field and
to determine the important problems and outstanding issues. Through these projects, we are
trying to learn from each other, so investigate your topic with specific questions in mind so that
you can give an informative presentation to the class at the end of the term.
Try to choose a topic in the next few weeks and discuss with me after class if you are having
difficulties or need some suggestions for reference materials before the due date of the proposal
and audit.
To give you an idea of the type of topic that may be appropriate, below are some suggested
topics:
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Waste Incineration technology
Carbon capturing technology
Combustion Enhancement in IC Engines
Diesel engine combustion
Alternative fuel combustion and technology (Hydrogen, Methanol, Butanol, etc.)
Petroleum refining industry
Flame and detonation arrestors
NOx formation and control
EGR technology (Exhaust gas Recirculation)
Afterburning in jet engines
Scramjet combustion
Ram accelerators
Pyrotechnics
Combustion synthesis of materials
Case study on TWA flight explosion due to combustion of jet fuel vapors in fuel tank
Soot formation and prevention
Dust explosion
…etc.
Literature on Combustion Science
Most research papers on combustion can be found in the following journals:
1. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00820784
2. Combustion and Flame
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00102180
3. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03601285
4. Fuel
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00162361
5. Shock Waves Journal
http://link.springer.com/journal/193
General topics on combustion research
Reaction Kinetics
Soot, PAH and other large molecules
Diagnostics
Laminar Flames
Turbulent Flames
Heterogeneous Combustion and Material Synthesis
Spray and Droplet Combustion
Detonations, Explosions and Supersonic Combustion
Fire Research
Stationary Combustion Systems and Environmental Impact
IC Engine and Gas Turbine Combustion
New Technology Concepts, Reacting Flows and Fuel Technology