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Combustion
Kinetics Laboratory Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Professor Hai Wang |
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Recent Research Highlights |
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We explore the reaction mechanisms of fuel
combustion by quantum mechanical and RRKM calculations, combusting flow
simulations, and model optimization. Our objective is to develop a
comprehensive and predictive reaction model for the combustion of hydrocarbon
fuels. Click to view JetSurF, a work in progress reaction model
for jet fuel surrogates. Click to view
USC Mech II, our high temperature reaction model for H2/CO/C1-C4
compounds. Research sponsored by |
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The yellowish luminous flame is the consequence of soot formation
during the conversion of fuel to carbon dioxide. Our work focuses on
size-resolved and on-line characterization of soot particles (in collaboration
with Professor Denis
Phares) and detailed modeling of soot formation. Sample results and publications Research sponsored by National
Science Foundation (NSF) Strategic Environmental Research & Development
Program (SERDP) |
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We study how nanocrystalline metal oxide thin films may be produced in
combustion flames. These particles are
of interest to applications including gas sensing, nanocatalysis,
photocatalysis, and solar cells. Sample results
and publications Research sponsored partially by Siemens
Emerging Technology |
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We are developing a fundamental theory of nanoparticle transport in
dilute gases. Topics of investigation
include drag force, electric mobility, and diffusion coefficient. Our aim is to obtain a unified theory of
particle transport over the entire range of Knudsen number and particle
material and shape. Sample results and
publications |
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In collaboration with Dr. Alexander
Laskin of EMSL/PNNL, we examine the heterogeneous reaction kinetics of
aerosols using a range of experimental and computational techniques. Sample results and
publications Research sponsored partially by National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
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In collaboration with TDA and AFRL, we explore the mechanism and
kinetics of hydrocarbon fuel ignition catalyzed by nano-structured catalyst. Research sponsored partially by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) |
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