Dr. Rossella Rotondi

- Combustion and Nozzle flow simulations - Leading the definition, planning and conduction of combustion simulation experiments - Supporting the complex interpretation of experimental data

- specialising in 3D-computational fluid dynamics and combustion simulation - programming of suitable software - Leading the definition, planning and conduction of combustion simulation experiments - Validation of results with experimental data - Coordination of internal and external simulation efforts - Supporting the complex interpretation of experimental data - benchmarking of commercial codes - Acquisition and communication of the technical state-of-the-art in combustion simulation

CFD in Internal Combustion Engines. Two-phase flows. Development and test of a LBM (Lattice Boltzmann Method) code for two-phase flows. Droplet collision modeling.

Lattice Boltzmann Method. Applications to catalytic converters, micro-reactors, micro-channels.

Development of a LBM code and applications. CFD in ICE. Study of mixture formation in Diesel engines. Modeling of evaporation and spray-wall interaction.

Teaching of a compact course: Fluid-dynamics of the intake and exhaust system of Internal Combustion Engines

Title of Project: “Dynamic analysis and development of highly reliable chemical reactors and control systems: methane oxidation and phenol production” Study of reactive flows. Detailed kinetics. Modeling methane combustion in a spark ignition engine.