Reaction Mechanism Reduction
In this project, the students will be asked to perform a mechanism reduction technique. They will also be asked to capture the aspects of the combustion process.
Mechanical · Course
Computational Combustion Using Python and Cantera
The Computational Combustion using Python and Cantera from Skill-Lync is an essential course for mechanical engineering students who are interested in the combustion and CFD domain. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of thermodynamics, equilibrium chemistry, and elementary reactions. With Python and Cantera, students will learn ignition delay calculation, flame speed calculation and more advanced topics in combustion.
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Content
- 9 hours
- Projects
- 2
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- In this course, the students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of Combustion and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Students shall gain insights into how combustion modelling can be done using Python-Cantera interface for various combustion phenomena.
- By the end of the course, the students will have the technical know-how to solve Combustion CFD problems using Cantera.
Tools you'll use
PythonCantera
Curriculum9 modules,
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01Computational Combustion Using Python and Cantera
- Fundamental of ChemistryW01
- In this module, you will learn about different fuel types, species nomenclature, and concepts such as:
- Molecular weight
- Moles
- Density
- Mass Fraction, Mole Fraction, and PPM
- Vapour pressure
- Equation of State
- The air-to-fuel ratio
- Equivalence ratio
- This module covers the various properties of thermodynamics as well as combustion, which is very useful in modeling combustion. The relationship between various properties helps you make the right decision, and the results are compared with the numerical data of those properties. The module also covers the units of the above entities and their significance.
- In this module, you will learn about different fuel types, species nomenclature, and concepts such as:
- Intermediary ThermodynamicsW02
- This module provides the opportunity to refresh your basics in thermodynamics and learn several intermediary concepts such as:
- Enthalpy of reaction
- Adiabatic flame temperature
- Lower and higher heating values
- This module will cover concepts that are helpful in understanding the derived properties of chemical kinetics and will help understand the rate of reactions and their impact on reactor systems.
- The above parameters can be a good starting point for optimizing the reactor system. The theoretical calculation of the above parameters will help you understand the practicality of the system we are designing.
- This module provides the opportunity to refresh your basics in thermodynamics and learn several intermediary concepts such as:
- Equilibrium ChemistryW03
- Equilibrium chemistry models are very commonly used to construct simplified combustion models. In this module, you will learn the following:
- Full Equilibrium
- Water Gas Equilibrium
- Pressure effects
- Understanding NASA's thermodynamic data files
- This module will teach the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium. Understanding equilibrium will allow you to understand if a chemical reaction is at equilibrium and in which direction the chemical reaction must proceed to attain equilibrium.
- It helps you to understand the new equilibrium attained when a change in concentration of either a reactant or a product is made to a system initially at equilibrium. Besides, this module will also teach you to read NASA or any other standard data that helps design the reactor system.
- Equilibrium chemistry models are very commonly used to construct simplified combustion models. In this module, you will learn the following:
- Elementary ReactionsW04
- This module will introduce you to chemical kinetics and you will learn the following topics:
- Global and elementary reactions
- Rate of a reaction
- Forward rate and backward rate
- CHEMKIN formatted mechanism file
- In this module, we define the reaction rate and a few associated terms and introduce the simplest type of chemical reaction, which is a single-step reaction known as an elementary reaction. We will investigate the various factors that determine the rate of an elementary reaction, which allows you to calculate rate constants and explain their temperature dependence.
- This module will introduce you to chemical kinetics and you will learn the following topics:
- Introduction to Python and CanteraW05
- In this module, you will study Python, an extremely popular programming language.
- You will learn Python by writing programs related to chemical kinetics.
- Once you can write simple programs in Python, we will introduce you to Cantera.
- With Cantera, you will be able to simulate different types of combustion systems.
- Cantera is an extremely popular tool that is used in several universities and organizations for research and industrial purposes.
- Ignition Delay CalculationW06
- Ignition delay is the time lag between the start of injection and the start of combustion when the air-fuel mixture is ignited. It is one of the major factors that helps in determining the performance of an IC engine. In this module, we will teach you to build several zero-dimensional reactors. These types of simulations will be used to predict the ignition delay and flame speeds of popular fuels.
The objective of the module is to study the dependence of ignition delay time on
- Cylinder ambient gas temperature
- Cylinder ambient gas pressure
- Injection pressure
- Injector nozzle orifice diameter
- Ignition delay is the time lag between the start of injection and the start of combustion when the air-fuel mixture is ignited. It is one of the major factors that helps in determining the performance of an IC engine. In this module, we will teach you to build several zero-dimensional reactors. These types of simulations will be used to predict the ignition delay and flame speeds of popular fuels.
- Flame Speed CalculationW07
- While designing combustion systems, flame speed plays an important role in determining their performance.
- In this module, you will learn how to calculate flame speeds.
- Note that this parameter depends upon the type of reaction mechanism that is being employed and the thermodynamic conditions in the combustion chamber.
- You will also perform a sensitivity analysis that helps you determine which of the elementary reactions is going to affect the flame speed the most.
- Advanced Topics in CombustionW08
- In this module, you will learn the following topics:
- Perfectly stirred reactor
- Steady-state combustion and its relevance for gas turbine applications
- Extinction and blow-off limits
- Premixed, diffusion, and partially premixed flames
- In this module, you will learn the following topics:
- Introduction to 3D CombustionW09
- In this module, you will be trained in the core concepts that are used while simulating combustion in complex 3D geometry.
- Here, you will learn about the current trends along with the cutting-edge tools that are used in the industry.
- Fundamental of ChemistryW01
Industry projects2 projects
2 projects
you'll ship.
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Sensitivity Analysis on GRI Mechanism with respect to Temperature using Cantera
In this project, the students will be asked to perform sensitivity analysis using Cantera. They will be capturing the time-wise variation of thermodynamic variables.
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Part of a PG program.
PG program · 24 weeksCombustion CFD SpecialistThis course plus 1 others, with placement support.→PG program · 12 weeksInternal Combustion Engine Analyst course using Python and CanteraThis course plus 1 others, with placement support.→PG program · 12 weeksCFD Solver DevelopmentThis course plus 6 others, with placement support.→
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FAQQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
Is it useful to enroll in this course if I want to get a job?
A: There are many real-world applications of the course. It teaches you several industry-relevant skills which will help you perform efficiently at a job.
Will I be able to get an e-verification after completing the course?
A: Yes, you will get an e-verified profile after completing the course, which you can share on relevant websites such as LinkedIn.
Will I get any support if I have doubts?
A: Yes, you can approach a skilled expert through email support, group video support, forum support, and telephone support to get your doubts cleared.
What will be the mode of delivery of the course?
A: The course will be delivered to you through online mode.
Does the course involve any project work?
A: Yes, you will be working on several projects during the course, including flame temperature, combustion efficiency, auto ignition, and more.
Do students get to work on any software during this course?
A: Yes, you will work on several software and tools during the interim of the course, including Python and Cantera.
Who will be teaching the course?
A: You can expect to gain academic learning from industry experts who have extensive knowledge in their field.
From where can I source the software for practice?
A:Access to Python and Cantera is free.
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