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Scope & Range of Services
Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. is dedicated to the study,
advancement, and application of the combustion and fire sciences. Combining
a wealth of knowledge and experience, from the private to the public sector,
from academia to industry, CSE's spirited partnership offers its clients
exceptional technical leadership, superior investigations, and intelligent
solutions.
LITIGATION SUPPORT
Conducted on-scene fire investigations.
Provided cause-and-origin determinations utilizing existing fire models
and specifically-developed mathematical models, full-scale fire reenactments,
and small and full-scale testing.
Provided analysis, critical review, and expert testimony.
EXPERIMENTAL EXPERIENCE
Developed an advanced fire detector which combines conventional smoke
detection and CO detection (US Patent No. 5,691,703).
Developed and utilized laser diagnostic techniques to measure minor
species (OH and CH) and pollutant formation (NO) in combustion systems.
Developed chemiluminescence-based optical combustion diagnostics for
gas turbine engines.
Investigated the effect of scale and fuel type on the radiation properties
of liquid-fuel pool fires.
Studied CO generation and transport in compartment fires.
Investigated NO to NO2 conversion at super-atmospheric pressures.
Designed and demonstrated emissions reduction system for Navy fire fighter
training facilities.
Conducted full-scale analysis of the thermal performance of fire fighter
turn-out gear in compartment fires.
Determined fire properties of material through the use of small-scale
testing (e.g. cone calorimeter).
ANALYTICAL EXPERIENCE
Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to the design and analysis
of a wide range of gas turbine components including premixers, transition
pieces, flow conditioners, fuel nozzles, and swirlers.
Predicted gas turbine combustor emissions (NO and CO) by incorporating
a reduced kinetics mechanism into commercial CFD codes.
Used CFD to model and analyze an array of fire engineering issues
including sprinkler response to a warehouse fire, atrium smoke-control
systems, smoke dispersion, water mist dispersion, and the effect of room
geometries on smoke movement.
Used zone fire models to predict smoke movement, sprinkler and detector
activation, and room conditions for tenability.
Utilized SANDIA suite of combustion codes to study flame kinetics.
Performed stochastic simulations of radiative output of turbulent
pool fires.
Performed fire hazard analyses to determine technical requirements for
halon-alternative suppression systems in computer facilities, aircraft
hush houses, and Navy frigates.
Developed mathematical models of fire growth and spread. |
