Fundamentals of Combustion - I

Explore the fundamental principles and applications of combustion in this comprehensive 9-hour course. Delve into topics such as fuel types, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium. Learn about the characterization of liquid and gaseous fuels, combustion modes, and the laws of thermodynamics. Calculate mixture fractions for diffusion flames, explore thermochemistry concepts, and understand adiabatic flame temperatures. Investigate chemical equilibrium, Gibbs free energy, and Le Chatelier's principle. Gain insights into reaction kinetics and rates of chemical reactions. Master the essential concepts and calculations necessary for a thorough understanding of combustion processes and their wide-ranging applications.

Lecture 01 Introduction to fundamentals of combustion.
Lecture 02 Scope and applications of combustion.
Lecture 03 Scope of combustion(Contd..) and types of fuel and oxidizer.
Lecture 04 Characterization of liquid and gaseous fuel.
Lecture 05 Properties of liquid, solid fuel and combustion modes.
Lecture 06 Thermodynamics of combustion.
Lecture 07 Thermodynamics of combustion(Contd..).
Lecture 08 Laws of thermodynamics and Stoichiometry.
Lecture 09 Stoichiometric calculations for air gas mixture.
Lecture 10 Mixture fraction calculation for diffusion flames.
Lecture 11 Thermochemistry.
Lecture 12 Heat of reaction and bond energy.
Lecture 13 Adiabatic flame temperature.
Lecture 14 Adiabatic flame temperature and its effect on various parameters.
Lecture 15 Introduction to chemical equilibrium.
Lecture 16 Chemical equilibrium and Gibbs free energy.
Lecture 17 Equilubrium constants and Le chatlier principle.
Lecture 18 Determination of chemical equilubrium composition.
Lecture 19 Chemical and reaction kinetics.
Lecture 20 Compact notation and reaction rate of chemical reaction.