Better predictions of spray flames

本项目旨在利用实验和计算模型对喷雾火焰中燃烧液滴附近的燃烧进行预测。喷雾火焰是交通运输部门的主要能源，预计在未来很长一段时间内仍将如此。围绕液滴燃烧的燃烧过程的有限理解限制了进一步的技术发展。该项目预计将推动液体燃料（包括生物燃料）喷雾火焰燃烧器的设计工具取得进展。其结果将是降低污染物排放，降低新发动机的设计成本。

This project aims to predict spray flames using experimental and computational modelling of the combustion near burning droplets in spray flames. Spray flames are the dominant source of energy for the transportation sector, and are expected to remain so well into the future. Limited understanding of combustion processes surrounding the burning of the droplets restricts further technological development. This project is expected to enable progress in design tools for spray flame combustors operating on liquid fuels, including bio-fuels. The result will be lower pollutant emissions and lower the cost of design of new engines.