Combustion involves chemical reactions that are often highly exothermic. Combustion
systems utilize the energy of chemical compounds released during this reactive process for …

Real fuels are complex mixtures of hundreds of molecules, which makes it challenging to
unravel their combustion chemistry. Several approaches in the literature have helped to …

This work presents a methodology for using spectroscopic models to fit absorption-spectrum
measurements made by a quantum-cascade-laser-based dual-comb spectrometer (QCL …

Developing chemical kinetic models for residual oil pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion is
very challenging due to the large number of components and molecular complexity. This …

Developed through the combination of two preexisting methods—a shock tube acting as an
impulse heater and a flame speed measurement from a spherically expanding flame—the …

The pyrolysis of propane plays an important role in determining the combustion properties of
natural gas mixtures and offers insight into the cracking patterns of larger fuels. This work …

Reliable and stable ignition under lean conditions is essential for safe operation of the
engine. Nanosecond pulsed discharge non-equilibrium plasma assisted ignition …

A method is presented to generate quantitative vapor-phase infrared spectra from
substances that naturally occur as solids with moderate volatility. The solid is gravimetrically …

This dissertation presents advanced measurement science that ultimately supports the
design, development, and characterization of next-generation energy systems. Part I …

Although combustion fuels the modern world, much remains unknown about the
hydrocarbon chemistry that governs the behavior of fuels and the energy systems used to …