Numerical Methods for Combustion

Short abstract:

In the face of climate change and its undeniable threats to humanity, the urgency for transitioning to CO2-free or carbon-neutral energy systems is paramount. While the future of energy conversion will be largely dominated by renewable sources, such as wind and solar power, combustion technologies will continue to play a crucial role in meeting the world’s growing energy demands, especially in the near term. The expected rise in alternative fuels—such as biofuels, e-fuels, and green hydrogen—demands a deeper understanding of combustion processes to ensure cleaner, safer, and more efficient energy generation. Accurately simulating combustion, however, is a formidable challenge due to its inherently multi-physics nature, involving complex interactions between turbulence, chemistry, and multi-species flows.

This workshop will focus on advanced numerical methods for modeling and simulating combustion phenomena in high-performance computing environments. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge techniques and numerical methods, covering topics such as combustion closure modeling, load-balancing techniques, soot formation, and more. The workshop aims to gather different research groups, providing a venue to exchange new ideas, discuss challenges, and expose this new research field to a broader community.

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