Towards Net-Zero Emissions by Adopting MILD Combustion with Carbon-Free Fuels: Numerical and Experimental Analysis at Atmospheric and Elevated Pressure Conditions  

Objective

I am focusing my research on leveraging MILD combustion to achieve net-zero emissions through the use of ammonia combustion for power generation and gas turbine applications. In detail, the research primarily focuses on gaining a comprehensive understanding of MILD combustion using methane and hydrogen fuels. Subsequently, I am conducting experimental analyses to investigate the stability of ammonia flames and to attain MILD combustion with ammonia flames. Finally, I plan to subject ammonia flames to testing under moderate pressure conditions, reaching pressures of up to 4 bar. 


Supervisor: Prof. V. Mahendra Reddy (Mechanical Engineering Department)

DSC Chairman: Prof. Soumitra Paul  (HoD, Mechanical Engineering Department)

DSC Members: Prof. Sukanta Kumar Dash  (Mechanical Engineering Department)

                                Prof. Rajaram Lakkaraju  (Mechanical Engineering Department)

        Prof. Srinibas Karmakar  (Aerospace Engineering  Department)

Other Research Areas

Study of combustion characteristics of confined burners

Prediction of Flame Characteristics: Validation and Application to the Industrial Pool fire

Turbulence modeling of various problems