Year of Joining: 2020
Research Interests: Propulsion, Combustion, High Enthalpy Flows, Laser Diagnostics, Alternative Fuels
Past Education/Experience
M.Tech. (Thermal and Propulsion) - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Past Experience
Gas turbines are among the cleanest and most efficient conventional fossil-fuel generation options, significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to coal plants. However, as energy demand rises with population growth, continued use of hydrocarbon-based fuels will exacerbate carbon footprints. Transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen offers a pathway to carbon-neutral power generation. Modern gas turbine combustors utilize Rich, Quick mix, and Lean burning to minimize emissions, with Trapped Vortex Combustors operating in various modes to optimize combustion efficiency. Blending hydrogen with natural gas further reduces emissions, with research focusing on implementing Trapped Vortex Combustors for hydrogen-blended fuels. Flame length, crucial for combustor sizing and engine weight, may decrease with hydrogen addition, impacting combustion dynamics. Ongoing studies involve modeling combustion in a Trapped Vortex Combustor using varying hydrogen-methane blends, alongside experimental validation. Current efforts concentrate on adapting test setups to accommodate hydrogen within existing facilities.