Applied Math Seminar Announcement

An overview of flow, spray and combustion modeling for three dimensional engine simulations is presented together with a discussion of the author's recent modeling activities in the area of fuel sprays and auto-ignition. In particular, the development and validation of the Cascade Atomization and Drop Breakup (CAB) model is discussed in conjunction with the Least-Square-Fitted Ignition Transport (LIT) model. The validity of these models is demonstrated by comparing non-evaporating, evaporating and reacting sprays with experimental data. Applications of these models are illustrated in the simulation of combustion processes in direct injection diesel engines.