Alice Ponet PhD student Ir. at UCL in 2022 Contact
Main project: Development of new modelling approaches and robust numerical methods for the simulation of spray combustion of alternative fuels and biofuels Funding: Chaire Tractebel Supervisor(s): Miltiadis Papalexandris
This doctoral thesis project concerns the development of new modelling approaches and robust numerical methods for the simulation of spray combustion of alternative fuels and biofuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol. Further, this research involves detailed numerical simulations of the flows of interest under realistic engine conditions. Particular emphasis will be paid to the accurate prediction of the breakup and evaporation of fuel droplets, the interaction between the flow turbulence and the combustion process and the formation of pollutants such as soot.
