Aerospace Combustion Engineering (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a second edition of the Special Issue on Aerospace Combustion Engineering, with its aim being to explore the latest advancements and research in combustion for aerospace applications. Combustion remains a critical aspect of various systems that require high energy density, even in the context of a greener economy. Thermo-chemical systems will continue to play a dominant role in rocketry and long-range aeroengines, necessitating a deeper understanding of combustion fundamentals and their applications.

One of the key challenges in aerospace engineering is the quest for cleaner thrust production. To achieve this, it is imperative to enhance the efficiency of energy utilization while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact, particularly in terms of CO₂ and other pollutant emissions. This Special Issue provides a platform for publishing cutting-edge research and investigations focused on combustion fundamentals and applications.

We invite submissions that explore novel techniques and instrumentations for monitoring and diagnosing flow characteristics within flames and expanding gases. Characterization methods and novel data dealing with reacting flow field properties in combustion chambers and plumes will be of interest. Additionally, we welcome contributions that explore new types of fuels and propellants as well as improved combustors or burner architectures. Furthermore, contributions exploring the integration of fuel cell technologies with combustion systems, such as novel hybrid power systems, advanced fuel cell architectures, and optimized thermal management strategies, are highly encouraged. Finally, we are interested in the development of enhanced modeling and simulation techniques for understanding the complex processes involved in combustion, including heat transfer, flame dynamics, turbulence, mixing, chemical reactions, and equilibrium.

Submissions can encompass a wide range of aerospace applications, including solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets; gas turbines, internal combustion engines, fuel cells, aerospikes, ramjets, and scramjets; as well as fundamental combustion studies with a particular focus on aerospace-related aspects.

We encourage researchers and experts in the field to share their ground-breaking work, ideas, and insights to foster advancements in aerospace combustion engineering. We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue on Aerospace Combustion Engineering. 

Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Ponti
Prof. Dr. Filippo Maggi
Guest Editors

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