MEMS 4401 - Combustion and Environment

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Introduction to combustion and its application in devices. Topics include: chemical thermodynamics and kinetics; ignition and explosion, deflagration and detonation waves; transport phenomena and the governing equations for heat and mass transfer in chemically reacting flows; laminar and turbulent flame propagation; nonpremixed flames; the emission of combustion-generated pollutants and subsequent interaction with the environment; toxic-waste incineration; and practical combustion devices. Prerequisites: MASE 301, MASE 342, or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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