Optimising Future E-Fuel Blends for Spray Atomization and Combustion. Aims: This project aims to establish a scientific framework that exploits single-component e-fuels/powerfuels to formulate blends

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Optimising Future E-Fuel Blends for Spray Atomization and Combustion. Aims: This project aims to establish a scientific framework that exploits single-component e-fuels/powerfuels to formulate blends that atomize into optimal sprays for clean and efficient combustion. This will be demonstrated using novel, hybrid flash-air-assisted atomizers, and canonical burners. Advanced laser diagnostic methods will be employed to measure the spray quality and flame structure. Significance: The generated e-fuel blends will power future carbon-neutral energy conversion systems. Expected outcomes include predictive methods to tune the selection of e-fuel blends based on novel data sets. Benefits: This new approach will inform and guide Australia’s transition from fossil-based fuels to optimal blends of carbon-neutral fuels.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4012 - Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering. Lead: Prof Assaad Masri