CHEM KINETICS OF COMBUST SYSTEMS
Application of gas-phase chemical reaction rate theory to power and propulsion systems, both earthbound and airborne. Aerothermochemistry, kinetics of combustion reactions, kinetics related to air pollutant generation. Development and comparison of transition state theory, collision theory and bond-energy-bond-order method. Intermediate knowledge of thermodynamics and combustion and basic understanding of kinetic theory of gases, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics for gases [such as M E 601 : Physics of Gases] required.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M E 569 and graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 Learning Outcomes: 1. Define terminology associated with kinetics and reaction dynamics Audience: Graduate 2. Solve chemical equilibrium using the method of element potentials Audience: Graduate 3. Apply reaction rate theories for bimolecular and unimolecular reactions to estimate rate coefficients Audience: Graduate 4. Solve and analyze reaction mechanisms using computational tools Audience: Graduate 5. Identify dominant ignition pathways for hydrocarbon fuels Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Define terminology associated with kinetics and reaction dynamics Audience: Graduate 2. Solve chemical equilibrium using the method of element potentials Audience: Graduate 3. Apply reaction rate theories for bimolecular and unimolecular reactions to estimate rate coefficients Audience: Graduate 4. Solve and analyze reaction mechanisms using computational tools Audience: Graduate 5. Identify dominant ignition pathways for hydrocarbon fuels Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027