This Open-Access-Book bundles the knowledge gained from 12 years of research in a joint project (CRC/TRR 129 funded by DFG) on the subject of oxyfuel combustion of solid fuels. Oxyfuel combustion uses an atmosphere of CO2, H2O and O2, which fundamentally changes the combustion behavior – with effects on reaction rates, flame stability and transport processes from atomic to industrial scale. Within the project these processes are investigated experimentally and by simulations of different complexity , for example using molecular dynamic simulations, Large-Eddy-Simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulations. The focus is on pyrolysis, particle combustion, reaction kinetics and radiation properties.
Within the scope of this research, new experimental as well as new numerical-simulative methods were developed in about 20 closely interlinked projects, which led to a variety of new findings. This makes this book a valuable source of information for all scientists working on the fundamental aspects of the reactive conversion of solid fuels.
Physical and Chemical Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel Combustion.- Particle
combustion kinetics.- Description of the overall Oxy-Fuel combustion system.
1986-1993: PhD at Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), now KIT. Topic: spray and droplet evaporation in gas turbine flows. Experimental and theoretical work.
1994 - 2004: Delphi Auotmotive Systems, Luxemburg. Various positions, starting as an application engineer. Then responsible for build-up of a research lab for gasoline direct injection. Final management role: manager of the innovation centre.
2004 - today: RWTH Aachen University, LS für Wärme- und SToffübertragung
