Simulation of turbulent premixed flames

Combustion continues to be the major source of power for electricity, transportation, and material processing.
Modem day combustion devices such as automobile engines rely on computer simulations for analysis and
optimization of geometry or operating conditions. Combustion problems that are solved to perform such
simulations are described by complex multi-scale non-linear mathematical equations that entail a close knit
interaction between combustion chemistry and flow turbulence. This inherent coupling of chemistry and
turbulence poses is exhibited to a high degree by flames typically observed in spark ignition engines. A
combustion model developed by Bushe et al. provides a possible solution approach for the equations describing
such flames in a less prohibitive approach than existing models. During the internship, this model will be applied
to industry relevant conditions and will be investigated as a tool to simulate combustion in spark ignition engines
developed by Westport Innovations Inc.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kendal Bushe

Student:

Partner:

Westport Innovations Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: