Speaker:
Joanna Bieri
Institution:
University of Redlands
Time:
Monday, October 25, 2010 - 5:30pm
Location:
RH 306
Many of the mechanisms that govern flame dynamics are complicated and not well understood. Even simple models can give us a lot of information about the stability, shape and location of flames. The goal of this talk will be to discuss the model of an edge-flame in a confined space, or narrow channel. We will begin by talking about the heat equation, a diffusion-type partial differential equation, and the possible boundary conditions for such an equation. Then we will develop a model for a flame in a narrow channel and discuss how we can use numerical methods to find solutions for this system.
*Pizza and soda served!