Optical investigation of NH3 and NH3/H2 flames in a turbulent combustion chamber
Optical investigation of NH3 and NH3/H2 flames in a turbulent combustion chamber
Target:
This master’s thesis aims to carry out high-speed schlieren measurements on the laminar and turbulent burning velocities of ammonia and ammonia/hydrogen mixtures in a turbulent combustion chamber at LEC. The optical data are to be evaluated and interpreted with regard to the special combustion properties of the new fuels (e.g. reactivity, turbulence-flame interaction, instabilities).
Tasks:
- Familiarization with combustion fundamentals and schlieren technology
- Commissioning of optical measurement technology
- Performing schlieren measurements of the laminar and turbulent burning velocity of NH3 and NH3/H2 flames
- Evaluation of the image data on flame propagation
- Interpretation of schlieren results with regard to the combustion properties of future fuels
- Writing the master thesis
Starting date: From July 2025
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Contact:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nicole Wermuth, +43 (316) 873-30087, nicole.wermuth@lec.tugraz.at
Marc Klawitter, M.Sc., +43 (316) 873-30122, klawitter@ivt.tugraz.at