Konstantinos Boulouchos: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2012 |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Konstantinos Boulouchos |
| Field | Aerothermochemie und Verbrennungssysteme |
| kboulouchos@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0052-AAL | Thermodynamics II  Does not take place this semester. Enrolment only for MSc students who need this course as an additional requirement | 4 credits | 9R | K. Boulouchos, D. Poulikakos | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the Thermodynamics of reactive systems and to the fundamentals of heat transfer | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the theory and to the bases of the technical thermodynamics. Main focus: Heat transfer | ||||
| Content | General mechanisms of heat transfer. Introduction to heat conductivity. Stationary 1-D and 2-D heat conduction. Instationary conduction. Convection. Forced convection - flow around and through bodies. Natural convection. Evaporation (boiling) and condensation. Heat radiation. Combined heat transfer | ||||
| Literature | F.P. Incropera, D.P. DeWitt, T.L. Bergman, and A.S. Lavine, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons, 6th edition, 2006. M.J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007. | ||||
| 151-0123-00L | Experimental Methods for Engineers | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | T. Rösgen, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, M. Mazzotti, D. J. Norris, H.‑M. Prasser, P. Rudolf von Rohr, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering applications. Different concepts for the acquisition, storage and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) expand the theoretical foundations introduced in class. | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to questions of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluids. Presentation of various classic sensor technologies and analytical procedures. Study of various applications in the laboratory. | ||||
| Content | Structure of measurement techniques - assignment Measurable dimensions: physical level (Electrical noise) Sampling, quantification, filtering Measurement of mechanical dimensions Measurement of thermodynamic dimensions Measuring in flows Measurement of process engineering process parameters. | ||||
| Literature | Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2 | ||||
| 151-0251-00L | IC-Engines and Propulsion Systems I | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | K. Boulouchos | |
| Abstract | Introduction to basic concepts, operating maps and work processes of internal combustion engines. Thermodynamic analysis and design, scavenging methods, heat transfer mechanisms, turbulent flow field in combustion chambers, turbocharging. Introduction in hybrid propulsion systems, fuels cells and alternative fuels as key technologies for future vehicle propulsion. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students learn the basic concepts of an internal combustion engine by means of the topics mentioned in the abstract. This knowledge is applied in several calculation exercises and two lab exercises at the engine test bench. The students get an insight in alternative power train systems. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture documentation | ||||
| Literature | J. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill | ||||
| 151-0259-00L | Energy Colloquia | 0 credits | 1K | K. Boulouchos | |
| Abstract | Internal seminars by the Energy Science Center | ||||
| Learning objective | Internal seminars by the Energy Science Center | ||||
| 151-0293-00L | Combustion and Reactive Processes in Energy and Materials Technology | 4 credits | 2V + 1U + 1A | K. Boulouchos, F. Ernst, S. E. Pratsinis, Y. Wright | |
| Abstract | The students should become familiar with the fundamentals and with application examples of chemically reactive processes in energy conversion (combustion engines in particular) as well as the synthesis of new materials. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students should become familiar with the fundamentals and with application examples of chemically reactive processes in energy conversion (combustion engines in particular) as well as the synthesis of new materials. The lecture is part of the focus "Energy, Flows & Processes" on the Bachelor level and is recommended as a basis for a future Master in the area of energy. It is also a facultative lecture on Master level in Energy Science and Technology and Process Engineering. | ||||
| Content | Reaction kinetics, fuel oxidation mechanisms, premixed and diffusion laminar flames, two-phase-flows, turbulence and turbulent combustion, pollutant formation, applications in combustion engines. Synthesis of materials in flame processes: particles, pigments and nanoparticles. Fundamentals of design and optimization of flame reactors, effect of reactant mixing on product characteristics. Tailoring of products made in flame spray pyrolysis. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture material will be provided | ||||
| Literature | I. Glassman, Combustion, 3rd edition, Academic Press, 1996. J. Warnatz, U. Maas, R.W. Dibble, Verbrennung, Springer-Verlag, 1997. | ||||
| 151-1053-00L | Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics  | 0 credits | 2K | L. Kleiser, R. S. Abhari, K. Boulouchos, P. Jenny, P. Koumoutsakos, C. Müller, H. G. Park, D. Poulikakos, H.‑M. Prasser, T. Rösgen, A. Steinfeld | |
| Abstract | Current advanced research activities in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics are presented and discussed, mostly by external speakers. | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of advanced research in the areas of thermo- and fluid dynamics | ||||