I3202 Combustion and Process Safety

Prerequisites

3-year BSc Engineering or equivalent

Course Objectives

The course gives an introduction to combustion theory, hazard assessment and environmental aspects of combustion

Learning Methods

Lectures and tutorials

Course Description

The course covers the following topics: World energy consumption, thermochemistry, mass transfer, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, flame temperature, reaction kinetics, laminar premixed flames, burning jets, turbulent flames and  combustion of droplets.  Physical models used for hazard assessment in safety impact studies such as jet and pool fires and dust and gas explosions are presented. CFD codes for gas explosion simulations are introduced.  Case histories from the process and the off-shore industry are used as examples. The formation of combustion-derived pollutants are discussed.

Assessment Methods

Mid-term test 30%; individual, written final examination counts 70%.
No study aids permitted.