Scientists have made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, ...

The experimental analysis of the chemical reactions is the basis for a fundamental understanding of the combustion of all fuels used in energy conversion and mobility. Of particular interest here are ...

This module connects ideas across topics in a first semester introductory chemistry course to explore the impacts of combustion reactions. By motivating students to understand the relationship between ...

Research on the International Space Station also aims for a better understanding of fuel combustion here on Earth San Diego, Calif. Jan. 31, 2012 — Improving fire-fighting techniques in space and ...

Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www ...

Internal combustion engines are everywhere, yet they are not a common sight. They power most cars and motorcycles by combusting a fossil fuel like petroleum (although these vehicles are slowly being ...

Ever since childhood, we were all told to never play with fire. Despite it being relevant to our everyday lives, including heating our homes and water, cooking our food, producing electricity, and ...

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas ...