Combustion Modeling
Project Description
The Combustion Modeling Technical Challenge develops new computational models that more accurately predict detailed chemical reactions associated with jet fuel combustion. These new models will lead to the design of more fuel-efficient jet engines and allow the relative merits of different alternative fuels to be assessed. Near-term goals include the accurate prediction of lean flame blowout and soot emissions as a function of changes in fuel composition.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Improved models of chemically reacting flows found in jet engines including advances in chemistry, spray, and turbulent combustion models will enable engine designs offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced NOx emissions. Advances in model accuracy and understanding of combustion processes will accelerate certification and use of promising alternative fuels, in collaboration with the National Jet Fuels Combustion Program (NJFCP).
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) | Supporting Organization | Other US Government | Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Arizona State University-Tempe (ASU) | Supporting Organization |
Academia
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH)
|
Tempe, Arizona |
| Stanford University (Stanford) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Stanford, California |
| University of Connecticut | Supporting Organization |
Academia
Asian American Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI)
|
Storrs, Connecticut |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Supporting Organization | Academia | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Virginia
