Subject Code | 56369 | ||
Subject Name | Combustion Technology | ||
Subject term | Second quarter of 3rd year | ||
Hours per week | 4 | ||
Subject type | Optativa (Elective) / TE | ||
Credits | 6 ECTS credits | ||
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Objectives | Know the physical-chemical fundamentals of the combustion process; the nature, the origin (renewable or fossil) and the behaviour of the combustibles. Know the technology based on combustion processes and the sectors where it is used. | ||
Contents | Classification and basics of combustion. Themochemistry and kinetic chemistry. Combustibles. Pyrolysis and gasification. Autoignition, detonation, deflagration, premixed or diffusive combustion , turbulent or laminar combustion. Combustion of gases, fluids and solids. Instalations for combustion: hearths, burners, boilers, ovens and dryers. Contamination | ||
Bibliography | Turns, S. An introduction to combustion. Concepts and applications. McGraw-Hill. 1997. Lapuerta, M.; Hernández, J.J. Tecnologías de la combustión. Ciencia y Técnica, 17. Serv. Publicaciones UCLM. 1998. | ||
Professor |
| Rosario Ballesteros | |
Rosario Ballesteros | |||
Teaching Method | Classroom and laboratory teaching | ||
Evaluation Method | Mid-term and final exams |