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Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Inaugural Lecture: Professor W. Malalasekera, Loughborough University

How can Combustion and Radiation Modelling help Our Changing Planet?

By Professor Weeratunge Malalasekera, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, on Wednesday 25th May, 2011 at 5pm - Lecture Theatre T.0.03, Wolfson Building.



All those wishing to attend can register their place online here before the 11th May 2011.

Abstract
Advancement in the design and operation of combustion devices used in automobile, air transport and power generation industries is very important for the reduction of emissions contributing to global warming.
Such advances depend upon making combustion equipment operate at higher efficiencies so that more power can be extracted for the same amount of fuel burnt. This will, in the long run, reduce emissions or maintain at the present levels while meeting the present and future demand for power and energy.
In this lecture Professor Malalasekera will explain the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to the modelling of combustion related problems and its role in helping to reduce emissions and other undesirable consequences such as combustion related accidents. Interesting examples drawn from industrial and safety related combustion situations are discussed. Radiation modelling, the role of environmental radiation and the effects of emissions on the environment
will also be discussed

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

University of Edinburgh’s Christmas Lecture: Fire: A story of fascination, fear and familiarity

Please join us for the University of Edinburgh’s Christmas Lecture given by the winner of the Tam Dalyell Prize 2010 - Professor Jose Torero FREng FRSE

The lecture is entitled: Fire: A story of fascination, fear and familiarity



Wednesday, December 08, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM at George Square Lecture Theatre, EH8 9LK, Edinburgh.



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Professor Jose Torero  winner of the 2010 Tam Dalyell science prize, will examine how fire can provide welcome warmth in everyday life but, on a bigger scale, the unpredictability of fire can be terrifying.

The BRE Trust/RAEng Professor of Fire Safety Engineering will be presented with his prize at the event in George Square Lecture Theatre at 6pm on 8 December.

Professor Torero has been head of the BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University since 2004, and is committed to addressing the public perception of science behind fire safety.
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