This hybrid event, offering both online and on-site participation, is an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest advancements and ongoing research in the dynamic field of turbulent combustion.

Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex subject, the series will commence with the state-of-the-art review of on-going activities and applications of turbulent combustion and to outline current research directions. After the introductory lectures on the fundamentals of combustion, and in particular of turbulent combustion, participants will delve into cutting-edge experimental techniques and numerical modeling approaches, exploring their applications in single and two-phase flows with liquid and solid fuels. Topics such as combustion in gas turbines, boilers, and critical fire and safety issues will be thoroughly addressed by leading experts in the field.

In addition to gaining insights from renowned researchers, participants are encouraged to contribute to the academic lectures by presenting their own work. A dedicated poster session will allow attendees to showcase their research, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and innovations can thrive. A pdf-file of the poster should be submitted to vanbeeck@vki.ac.be (Jeroen van Beeck) before 31 March 2025.

The directors of the lecture series are Prof. L. Vervisch of INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA (France) and Dr. Veynante of CNRS and Ecole Centrale Paris (France). The local coordinator is Jeroen van Beeck of the von Karman Institute.

We are honored to have an exceptional lineup of lecturers. Each will offer not only a review of current methodologies but also a forward-looking perspective on future challenges and emerging trends in turbulent combustion.

Programme

Monday 12 May 2025

08:45 - 09:00 Registration

09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Word and Introductory Remarks

09:15 - 10:30 Lecture 1: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

• Computational Mechanics
• Flow Phenomena
• Governing Equations

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:15 Lecture 2: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

12:15 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 15:00 Lecture 3: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:45 Lecture 4: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

16:45 - 17:45 Reception

Tuesday 13 May 2025

09:15 - 10:30 Lecture 5: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion Modelling
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:15 Lecture 6: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion Modelling (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

12:15 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 15:00 Lecture 7: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion Modelling (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:45 Lecture 8: Introduction to Turbulent Combustion Modelling (continued)
Prof. Luc Vervisch, INSA de Rouen and CNRS CORIA, France and Prof. Denis Veynante, CNRS & Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, France

Wednesday 14 May 2025

09:15 - 10:30 Lecture 9: Experiments in Turbulent Combustion
Prof. Andreas Dreizler, TU Darmstadt, Germany

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:15 Lecture 10: Experiments in Turbulent Combustion (continued)
Prof. Andreas Dreizler, TU Darmstadt, Germany

12:15 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 15:00 Lecture 11: Experiments in Turbulent Combustion (continued)
Prof. Andreas Dreizler, TU Darmstadt, Germany

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:45 Lecture 12: Combustion Technologies for Future Gas Turbines and Requirements on Design Tools
Dr. Stephane Richard, Groupe Safran, Turbomeca, France

Thursday 15 May 2025

09:15 - 10:30 Lecture 13: Spray and Liquid Fuel
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Koch, Karlsruhe Institut fuer Technologie, Germany

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:15 Lecture 14: Spray and Liquid Fuel (continued)
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Koch, Karlsruhe Institut fuer Technologie, Germany

12:15 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 15:00 Lecture 15: Spray and Liquid Fuel (continued)
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Koch, Karlsruhe Institut fuer Technologie, Germany

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:45 Lecture 16: Fire and Safety
Prof. Bart Merci, Ghent Universiteit, Belgium

Friday 16 May 2025

09:15 - 10:30 Lecture 17: Solid Fuel Combustion, Soot and Radiative Heat Transfer Modelling
Prof. Christian Hasse, TU Darmstadt, Germany

11:00 - 12:15 Lecture 18: Solid Fuel Combustion, Soot and Radiative Heat Transfer Modelling (continued)
Prof. Christian Hasse, TU Darmstadt, Germany

13:45 - 15:00 Lecture 19: Solid Fuel Combustion, Soot and Radiative Heat Transfer Modelling (continued)
Prof. Christian Hasse, TU Darmstadt, Germany

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:45 Lecture 20: Machine Learning and Digital Twins
Prof. Alessandro Parente, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium