Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Combustion and Spray Lab
The main focus of the Combustion and Spray Laboratory is the fundamental study of both combustion and spray processes with relevance to their application in practical devices such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines and industrial burners, using laser-based diagnostic techniques.
The activities in the laboratory span fundamental research on breakup of impinging liquid jets and combustion chemistry of next-generation fuels to applied research on trapped vortex combustors. The optical diagnostic techniques used in the lab include:
FACILITIES
The experimental work is complemented by multi-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of the associated thermo-fluid dynamic processes.
Faculty in charge
Prof. R. V. Ravikrishna
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
IISc Bangalore.
E-mail ID: ravikris@iisc.ac.in
Ph (Office) : 080 2293 3226
Ph (Lab): 080 2293 2352
Publications
Publications from the Combustion and Spray Lab at IISc Bangalore focus on advanced diagnostics and modeling of combustion systems, with notable contributions in sustainable energy technologies.
Industry Connect
The Combustion and Spray Lab is a center of excellence in studying combustion processes and spray dynamics, with significant collaborations with leading industries such as Bosch, Pratt & Whitney, Siemens, TVS, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and GAIL. These partnerships exemplify the integration of academic research and industrial innovation, advancing technologies for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.