Description
This master thesis investigates the effect of plasma actuation on flashback in methane-air premixed flames. A simplified burner will be simulated while reducing the inlet velocity until flashback occurs. Different plasma configurations will be tested to assess their influence on the flashback velocity.
Scope of Work
- Setup and validation of a simplified methane-air premixed flame configuration
- Determination of the baseline flashback limit by progressively reducing the inlet velocity
- Parametric study of plasma configuration, including electrodes position, pulse repetition frequency, and deposited energy
- Evaluation of the influence of plasma actuation on the critical flashback velocity
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and combustion theory
- Experience with CFD simulations; OpenFOAM experience is strongly recommended
- Basic programming and post-processing skills, preferably with Python
- Interest in reacting flows, flame dynamics, and plasma-assisted combustion
- Optional: experience with C++ for solver/model implementation
More Information
Chair of Reactive Flows
E-Mail: lehre@rf.uni-hannover.de
