Instructor

Prof. Ömer L. Gülder

Room 111, Institute for Aerospace Studies

Phone: 416-667-7721,   ogulder (at) utias.utoronto.ca

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Course Objectives

The main aim is to provide the required foundation for graduate students involved in research on any aspects of reacting flows, propulsion, and combustion. The main emphasis of the course is on the aerothermochemistry of the propulsion systems as well as on the fundamental principles of combustion. It also introduces the students to laser-based measurements in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and combustion.

Class Hours

Wednesdays 14:00-17:00  at UTIAS Lecture Hall

First meeting: Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 14:00, Lecture Hall

Office Hours

I am in my office or at the Combustion Lab most of the time. My office door is open when I am in. If you wish, you can arrange an appointment. Electronic-communication is encouraged.

Class Members

I will update the information on the course webpage related to class rescheduling, assignments, and any other urgent matters.

Prerequisites

Undergraduate Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer (or equivalent subjects with the consent of the instructor)

Grading

35% Midterm Test (November 08, 2016)

65% Final Exam (December 06, 2016)

Assignments

Problem sets will be assigned periodically. It is highly recommended that you try to solve yourself the assigned problem sets.

Required Textbook

S. R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion, 3^rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011 (NOTE: 2^nd Edition of the same book is acceptable).

Suggested Reading

1. I. Glassman and R. A. Yetter, Combustion, 4^th  Edition, Academic Press, 2008.
2. F. A. Williams, Combustion Theory, 2^nd Edition, Benjamin/Cummings, 1988.
3. N. Peters, Turbulent Combustion, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
4. J. Warnatz, U. Maas, and R. W. Dibble, Combustion, 2^nd or later editions, Springer, 1999.
5. J. M. Beér, and N. A Chigier, Combustion Aerodynamics, Applied Science, 1972.